Orthopaedic Services

Hand, Wrist & Elbow

When the hand, wrist, or elbow is not functioning properly, a wide range of daily activities—opening a bottle, typing on a keyboard, or driving a car—become difficult if not impossible.  The elbow serves as an important hinge joint and is made up of three joints held together by muscles, tendons, and ligaments.  The hand and wrist are far more complex in their makeup with 27 tiny bones and an advanced network of blood vessels, muscles, tendons, and nerves that must work together while packed into an extremely tight space.  These factors make the upper extremities among the most intricate areas of the human body and also some of the most vulnerable to injury.  

Our physicians commonly treat a vast array of disorders of the hand, wrist, and elbow—from repetitive motion disorders such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow and tendonitis, to diseases like arthritis or traumatic injuries and complex fractures.  Our surgeons are skilled in the delicate care of the upper extremity and use the latest in diagnostics, surgical techniques, and therapy to assist in your rehabilitation and recovery.   

The upper extremity conditions treated at Commonwealth Orthopaedics include:

• Arthritis of the hand, wrist, and elbow
• Tendonitis
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Hand, wrist, and elbow fractures
• Athletic injuries
• Trauma to the hand, wrist, and elbow
• Work-related injuries
• Hand and arm pain
• Poor circulation of the hand or fingers
• Numbness, tingling, and nerve conditions