COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS UPDATES

OUR OFFICE REMAINS OPEN IN SPRINGFIELD

FOR all acute and chronic PROBLEMS OF THE HAND AND UPPER EXTREMITY

Our staff and answering service can assist you for urgent treatment and  surgery for fractures, infections, tendon and nerve lacerations, and other acute problems that warrant acute care. Injections and other office based procedures, such as  nonoperative fracture care are  always available in our Springfield office.TELEMEDICINE services are options for non-urgent followup and  nonurgent new problems.

TELEMEDICINE VIRTUAL  and IN PERSON OFFICE VISITS ARE SCHEDULED BY APPOINTMENT

PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE413 733 2204 for any questions -- stay safe and be healthy!

Specialized Treatment of the Hand, Wrist, Elbow, and Shoulder

The right care can make a huge difference

Hand Fractures  Wrist Fractures

The fingers,  hand and wrist  are  made up of many bones that form its supporting framework. This frame acts as a point of attachment for the muscles that make the wrist and fingers move. A fracture occurs when enough force is applied to a bone to break it. When this happens, there is pain, swelling, and decreased use of the injured part.

Specialized Treatment of the Hand, Wrist, Elbow, and Shoulder

Common Hand Problems

No matter what your age or occupation your fingers,hands, wrists and elbows are always working. Many common problems that interfere with your daily activities can be diagnosed and treated by our Hand, Wrist and Upper extremity specialists in Western Mass and Northern CT.

Specialized Treatment of the Hand, Wrist, Elbow, and Shoulder

We are Hand and Wrist specialists

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition brought on by increased pressure on the median nerve at the wrist. In effect, it is a pinched nerve at the wrist. Symptoms may include numbness, tingling, and pain in the arm, hand, and fingers.

Specialized Treatment of the Hand, Wrist, Elbow, and Shoulder

Shoulder Pain

What most people call the shoulder is really several joints that combine with tendons and muscles to allow a wide range of motion to the arm. Most shoulder problems involve soft tissue muscles, ligaments and tendons rather than bones.

Specialized Treatment of the Hand, Wrist, Elbow, and Shoulder

We treat Children and Adults

Sports Injury of the Hand, Wrist and Upper Extremity

Sports activities can also result in injuries - some minor, some serious, and still others resulting in lifelong medical problems. At the Hand center we have years of experience treating athletes of all ages and levels of play.

Specialized Treatment of the Hand, Wrist, Elbow, and Shoulder

We understand the importance of individual treatment

Dupuytren's Disease

Dupuytren’s disease is an abnormal thickening of the tissue just beneath the skin known as fascia. This thickening occurs in the palm and can extend into the fingers.