Hand, wrist and elbow care in Chicagoland
If you are living with pain, arthritis, worn joints or have experienced an injury, schedule an appointment with an experienced specialist at Ascension Illinois. Your orthopedic specialist listens to understand you and your health concerns. Our goal is to diagnose the cause of your pain. Your doctor may recommend advanced imaging. 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:
- Arthritis
- Broken bone and fracture
- Overuse injury
- Sports injury
- Nerve injury
- Tennis elbow
- Golfer's elbow
- Wrist sprain/strains
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Congenital malformations, such as polydactyly (extra fingers) and syndactyly (webbed fingers)
- Dislocated finger
- Trigger finger
Specializing in minimally invasive procedures and surgery
If surgery is recommended as part of your care plan, 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 Illinois specialize in:
- Minimally invasive endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery
- Occupational and physical therapy
- Pain management and joint injections
- Reconstructive hand surgery
- Tendon and nerve repair
- Trigger finger surgery
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 diagnose and 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
Our goal is to help reduce pain, improve your range of motion, and get you back to work, sports, and life.
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 Illinois. 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.