Hand Care

Orthopedic Hand Specialists in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

UMass Memorial Health provides a full range of treatments for adults and children with hand and wrist conditions. Whether you have arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome or a sports injury, you can trust our hand and wrist experts. You have access to a full range of therapies, from noninvasive treatments to surgery.

Our approach also includes access to hand therapists who partner with our orthopedic specialists. Together, this team helps you regain the highest level of function in your hands. Our hand therapy team includes skilled physical and occupational therapists and is led by a certified hand therapist (CHT). Learn more about Rehabilitation Therapy.

Hand and Wrist Conditions We Treat

We offer customized care for all types of hand pain and problems, including:

• Arthritis, including osteoarthritis (OA), psoriatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Congenital (present at birth) hand conditions in children and adults
• Dupuytren contracture
• Fractures, sprains, and other hand and wrist injuries
• Ganglion cysts
• Hand tumors, including giant cell tumors of the tendon sheath
• Tendonitis and trigger finger or thumb

Hand Pain Treatments We Provide

Our team provides customized care for hand problems based on your medical history, test results and lifestyle. You get the latest therapies for hand conditions, including:

Nonsurgical Care and Hand Therapy

Our hand therapists guide you through exercises and stretches to help you heal and prevent injuries. We also design and fabricate custom splints that provide support and comfort. You also receive advice on medications, heat or cold therapy or modifying your activities.

Hand Surgery

Our hand surgeons use advanced techniques so you have the fastest, easiest recovery possible. We offer:

• Carpal tunnel release surgery, including endoscopic and mini-open surgery
• Joint replacement surgery for hand arthritis and rheumatic diseases
• Minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery for hand and wrist conditions
• Microvascular surgery to repair small blood vessels in the hand
• Surgical reconstruction of congenital hand conditions