Hand and Upper Extremity

How Can I Prevent Hand Pain?

If you experience hand pain often, there are a few tips you can try to prevent your hand pain: Change the way you work - If you type or use a most often for your job, invest in an ergonomic keyboard or mouse. Do at home exercises - Stregthening and stretching your muscles often can [...]

How Do Hand Doctors Treat Pain?

Elite's orthopedic hand specialist Nashville doctors create a personalized treatment plan for your specific needs.  Treatment for hand and upper extremities conditions usually begins with conservative methods, such as medications to control pain and reduce inflammation. Physical therapy, stretching, and strengthening exercises can also help. If conservative treatment doesn’t adequately relieve your pain and symptoms, [...]

What Conditions Affect the Hand and Upper Extremities?

The expert hand specialist Nashville team at Elite Sports Medicine and Orthopedics provides sophisticated care for the full range of injuries and diseases that affect the hand and upper extremities, including: Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries: The ligament on the inside of your elbow becomes torn or inflamed. Lateral and medial epicondylitis (tennis elbow and golfer’s [...]

Who Treats Hand Pain?

Orthopedic hand specialist Nashville experts specialize in treating shoulder, arm, elbow, wrist, and hand conditions. These hand doctors complete an additional year of education called a fellowship where they focus only on these areas of the body. These experienced specialists can make informed decisions on your care.

What Are the Upper Extremities?

In orthopedic medicine, the upper extremities consist of the limbs and joints at the top of your body, including the shoulder, arm, elbow, wrist, and hand. Injuries and illnesses that affect the hand and upper extremities can cause pain and difficulty during daily activities, like getting dressed in the morning and preparing food.

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