Hand & wrist INJURIES

Being unable to use your hands because of a hand or wrist injury is one of the most difficult disabilities to work around, as your hands are critical to almost everything you do. If you’re experiencing problems with your hand or wrist, the experts at Piefer Bone & Joint in Conroe and The Woodlands, Texas, have extensive experience of diagnosing and treating a wide variety of hand and wrist injuries. Find out more by calling today or booking an appointment online.

What Kinds of hand & wrist Injuries Might I Get?

Some of the hip injuries that PB&J see most often include:

  • Fracture of the finger
  • Hand fractures
  • Trigger finger
  • Wrist sprains
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • De Quervain’s tendinitis
  • Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
  • Ulnar nerve entrapment
  • Distal radius fracture (Colles’ fracture)
  • Scaphoid fracture of the wrist
Treatment Options

In most cases, hand & wrist injuries like sprains respond well to noninvasive treatments such as:

  • Pain-killing medications
  • Anti-inflammatories
  • Physical therapy
  • Activity modifications
surgery options

Most hand & wrist injuries recover well without the need for surgery. However, in cases of severe trauma or certain types of fractures and sprains, your body won’t be able to heal the affected tissues properly without some help.