Hand, wrist and elbow care in Northwest Florida
If you are living with pain, arthritis, worn joints or have experienced an injury, schedule an appointment with an experienced specialist at Ascension Sacred Heart. Your orthopedic specialist listens to understand you and your health concerns. Our goal is to diagnose the cause of your pain. Then, we create a personalized care plan that treats the source of your pain. Nonsurgical and minimally-invasive treatment options are available. Common hand and wrist conditions include:
- Adult traumatic brachial plexus (when the nerves that connect to the spinal cord are damaged by an injury)
- Arthritis
- Broken bone and fracture
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Congenital malformations, such as polydactyly (extra fingers) and syndactyly (webbed fingers)
- Dislocated finger
- Nerve injury
- Sports injury
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist sprain
- Overuse injury
- Shoulders
Specializing in minimally invasive procedures and surgery
If surgery is needed, you’re at the right place with specialists in orthopedic surgery, including minimally invasive procedures. Minimally invasive surgery uses small incisions and may lead to less pain and a shorter recovery. Orthopedic surgeons at Ascension Sacred Heart specialize in:
- Dupuytren's contracture surgery
- Minimally invasive endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery
- Occupational and physical therapy (including custom splinting)
- Pain management and joint injections
- Reconstructive hand surgery
- Tendon and nerve repair
- Trigger finger surgery
- Shoulder surgery
The WALANT (wide awake local anesthesia no tourniquet) technique may be used for some hand surgeries. With this surgical technique, you will be awake during your procedure (no general anesthesia) and your procedure may be faster.
Specialty care for overuse injuries
Overuse injuries that cause elbow pain, stiffness and movement limitations are often from repetitive movements. Our sports medicine doctors and orthopedic surgeons treat overuse injuries such as tendonitis, or tennis elbow. Sports like tennis, golf and baseball involve arm movements that can wear on the tendons in your elbow. The same can happen at work. Jobs such as plumbing, painting, carpentry and mechanics often involve repetitive movements. Orthopedic care teams also provide care for many other conditions, including osteoarthritis, bone fractures and arm weakness.
When you have an overuse injury, talk with an orthopedic specialist. We can discuss therapeutic and surgical treatment options, including:
- Arthroscopic surgery and joint repair
- Orthopedic surgery to repair bone fractures in the arm
- Medication therapy
- Non-surgical injections
- Rehabilitation and recovery care
Get a second opinion from an orthopedic specialist
Get the confidence and peace of mind that your doctor and care plan are right for you. It's easy to get a second opinion at Ascension Sacred Heart. We can review your medical records and healthcare history to answer your questions and discuss options. Talk with one of our specialists about a personalized care plan.
When you are facing a new diagnosis or experiencing ongoing pain, there’s a lot to think about. We can discuss both therapeutic or surgical treatment plans. Our team of highly experienced specialists can provide you with a second opinion based on experience and as part of an integrated national network of care.
Before your appointment, check with your insurance company to find out if a second opinion is covered. We can request your medical records from your doctor on your behalf, so that they can be shared with your care team before your arrival.