FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Hand Center of Western Massachusetts Announces Relocation to Serve Patients Better
Springfield, MA - June 15, 2023 - The Hand Center of Western Massachusetts (www.handctr.com), a premier provider of specialized hand and upper extremity care, is excited to announce the relocation of its main office. Effective June 29, 2023, the Hand Center will operate from its new state-of-the-art location at 167 Dwight Road, Longmeadow, MA 01106,
With a strong commitment to delivering exceptional care and ensuring the best possible patient experience, the Hand Center of Western Massachusetts has made this strategic move to a new facility. The new location will provide all the same services and access to advanced medical technology, ensuring that patients continue to receive the highest level of care for their hand and upper extremity conditions.
Patients visiting the Hand Center's new facility can still benefit from on-site X-ray services, which will remain available to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning. The Hand Center's team of skilled surgeons will continue to operate at Pioneer Valley Surgery Center, as well as maintain privileges at several renowned hospitals in the area, This ensures that patients have access to a wide range of surgical options and the convenience of choosing a location that best suits their needs. The new location is conveniently located just one minute down the street from Baystate Medical Center's offices on the Longmeadow-East Longmeadow border.
Specialized Treatment of the Hand, Wrist, Elbow, and Shoulder
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
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
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
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.
- Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
- Needle Aponeurotomy or Small Incisional fasciotomy
- Xiaflex
[nbsp][nbsp][nbsp][nbsp]