At Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists (DOS), our experienced hand and wrist specialists provide advanced care for injuries, nerve conditions, arthritis, tendon problems, and complex upper extremity disorders.
DOS is the only completely sub-specialized orthopedic practice in Delaware, giving patients access to focused experts who treat hand and wrist conditions every day.
Why Choose DOS for Hand & Wrist Care?
The hand and wrist contain dozens of bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, muscles, and nerves working together in a highly precise system. Proper diagnosis and treatment require specialized expertise.
Patients choose DOS for hand and wrist care because we offer:
- Fellowship-trained upper extremity specialists
- Advanced treatment for common and complex conditions
- Conservative care whenever possible
- Minimally invasive and microsurgical techniques
- Fracture, tendon, nerve, and arthritis expertise
- Personalized rehabilitation plans
- Multiple convenient Delaware locations
- Same-day appointments available when needed
Orthopedic Hand & Wrist Conditions & Treatments
DOS specializes in advanced orthopedic hand & wrist procedures including:
Hand & Wrist Conditions
Our specialists evaluate and treat a wide range of conditions, including:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Trigger finger
- Thumb arthritis
- Wrist arthritis
- Tendonitis and overuse injuries
- De Quervain’s tenosynovitis
- Ganglion cysts
- Dupuytren’s contracture
- Hand and wrist fractures
- Ligament tears and instability
- TFCC tears
- Nerve compression and numbness
- Tendon lacerations or ruptures
- Sports and work-related hand injuries
Non-Surgical Hand & Wrist Treatments
Many hand and wrist conditions can improve without surgery. Our physicians focus first on relieving symptoms and restoring function through conservative treatment whenever appropriate.
Non-surgical options may include:
- Activity modification
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Bracing or splinting
- Cortisone injections
- Occupational or hand therapy
- Guided stretching and strengthening programs
- Ergonomic recommendations
- Ultrasound-guided treatment when appropriate
Surgical Hand & Wrist Procedures
When symptoms persist or injuries are severe, surgery may be recommended. DOS specialists perform modern procedures designed to restore motion, strength, and comfort.
Procedures may include:
- Carpal tunnel release
- Trigger finger release
- Fracture fixation
- Tendon repair or reconstruction
- Ligament reconstruction
- Ganglion cyst removal
- Thumb joint reconstruction
- Wrist arthroscopy
- Nerve decompression procedures
- Dupuytren’s contracture correction
- Complex hand trauma surgery
