Hand Pain

Hand Pain services offered in Fort Worth, Southlake and Weatherford, TX

Hand pain can debilitate, preventing you from completing simple everyday tasks or working. At Texas Health Care Fort Worth’s Bone & Joint Clinic in Fort Worth, Southlake, and Weatherford, Texas, the board-certified orthopedic surgeons diagnose the cause of your discomfort and offer treatments that restore hand structure and function. Schedule an evaluation today by calling the office or requesting an appointment online.

Hand Pain Q&A

What is hand pain?

Hand pain can affect any part of your hand, including your palm, fingers, and joints. It can affect your ability to work a physically demanding job or use a computer keyboard. If your hand pain is ongoing or severe and you need relief, the orthopedic surgeons at Texas Health Care Fort Worth’s Bone & Joint Clinic are here to help.

What are the symptoms of a hand problem?

The following are symptoms of diseases or injuries affecting the hand:

Mild, moderate, or extreme discomfort
Decreased joint range of motion
Bruising
Redness
Warmth
Swelling
Stiffness
Weakness
Tingling
Burning
Numbness
Decreased ability to grasp objects
Visible deformities

See the experts at Texas Health Care Fort Worth’s Bone & Joint Clinic at the first sign of a problem to get the relief you deserve.

What can cause hand pain?

The following can contribute to hand pain:

Congenital deformities
Repetitive stress/overuse
Bursitis (inflamed fluid-filled sacs in the joints)
Fractures
Osteoporosis
Sprains
Strains
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Tendinitis
Arthritis
Muscle, ligament, nerve, or tendon injuries
Lacerations
Ganglion cysts
DeQuervain's tenosynovitis (tendon sheath swelling)
Trigger finger
Trigger thumb
Tumors

Your orthopedic specialist completes a comprehensive evaluation to determine what’s causing hand pain.

How is the cause of hand pain diagnosed?

The Texas Health Care Fort Worth’s Bone & Joint Clinic team diagnoses the root cause of hand pain by discussing your symptoms, reviewing your medical history, and examining the affected hand. They’ll order lab work, as well as X-rays, an ultrasound, a CT scan, an MRI, or another imaging procedure to confirm a diagnosis and develop an appropriate treatment.

How is hand pain treated?

Your personalized hand pain treatment at Texas Health Care Fort Worth’s Bone & Joint Clinic will consist of one or more of the following:

Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE)
Heat packs
Activity changes
Bracing
Splinting
Casting
Physical therapy
Medications
Corticosteroid injections
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication
Aspiration (fluid removal)
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections
Stem cell injections
Sports medicine
Arthroscopy
Osteoporosis care
Minimally invasive surgery

Your orthopedic surgeon often recommends nonsurgical options first, and then surgery in severe or complex cases. They tailor a plan that provides lasting relief and optimal function.

Call Texas Health Care Fort Worth’s Bone & Joint Clinic with questions anytime during your treatment.

Schedule a hand pain evaluation today at Texas Health Care Fort Worth’s Bone & Joint Clinic by calling the office or booking online.