Tendons

De Quervain’s is a painful tendon entrapment condition that affects the thumb side of the wrist. Surgery can be performed to alleviate the compression and provide relief. This can be done under local anesthetic (with no sedation), or with moderate sedation or a general anesthetic.

Many patients suffer from tendon and joint disorders. An important aspect of treatment often includes restoring blood flow and allowing the body to more naturally heal itself. A key component of this is Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy, or PRP.

Repair of the tendons that bend and straighten our fingers require specialty surgical training, and careful rehabilitation with the supervision of a certified hand therapist. Tendons that are repaired on the flexor, or palm side of the hand, require early motion with careful therapy guidance to avoid stiffness but allow time for the tendon to heal.

Trigger finger or trigger thumb can be a painful and aggravating condition. While it can often be cured with steroid injections, some fingers require a minor procedure to alleviate the pain and catching.