Hand Pain Overview
Hand pain and problems encompass a wide range of conditions affecting the hands, including but not limited to carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, arthritis, and tendonitis. These conditions can result from various factors such as repetitive motion, overuse, trauma, or underlying medical conditions. At Empire Pain Management, Minimally Invasive Spine & Orthopedic Specialists, we specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of hand pain and problems, offering comprehensive care to alleviate pain and restore function. When you experience hand pain, it can significantly impact your ability to perform daily activities and diminish your overall quality of life. Our team of orthopedic specialists begins the evaluation process with a thorough assessment of your medical history, followed by a physical examination and may utilize imaging studies such as X-rays, MRI, or ultrasound to accurately diagnose the underlying cause of your hand pain.
Treatment options for Hand Pain at Empire Pain Management, Minimally Invasive Spine & Orthopedic Specialists may include:
- Conservative therapies: Initially, we may recommend conservative treatments such as rest, activity modification, splinting, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to alleviate pain and reduce inflammation.
- Physical therapy: Our experienced hand therapists design specialized exercise programs focused on improving range of motion, strength, and function of the hand and wrist, promoting proper biomechanics and preventing further injury.
- Medications: Depending on the underlying cause of your hand pain, we may prescribe medications such as corticosteroid injections, neuropathic pain medications, or disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) to alleviate pain and reduce inflammation associated with conditions such as arthritis or tendonitis.
- Minimally invasive procedures: For conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome or trigger finger, we offer minimally invasive procedures such as corticosteroid injections, ultrasound-guided injections, or percutaneous needle release to provide targeted pain relief and improve hand function.
- Surgical intervention: In cases of severe or persistent hand pain that does not respond to conservative treatments, we may recommend surgical intervention such as carpal tunnel release treatments , trigger finger release treatments, or joint replacement to address structural abnormalities and restore hand function.
Meet Our Team Of Doctors
Dr. James Yu
Board Certified Anesthesiologist
Board Certified Interventional
Pain Management Physician
Dylan J. O'Rourke
Certified Physician Assistant
Pain Condition We Treat
Improve your quality of life with our comprehensive approach to pain management
We are dedicated to finding individualized treatment options tailored to fit your needs. Our team is dedicated to helping you lead a productive and active life, free from pain and disruption.
We use an integrative approach to conduct a comprehensive evaluation and assess your condition.
Physical examination and review of your medical history. We assess the cause of your pain, determine its severity and duration, and help you develop an individualized treatment plan.
We provide a range of treatments and procedures to address your chronic pain. These include nerve blocks, injections, physical therapy, implantable therapies and more. We also offer health education to help you better manage your condition.