Hand, Wrist, & Elbow Experts
Experiencing a disorder or injury in your hand, wrist, or elbow can be incredibly painful and limit your ability to perform even the simplest daily activities. Given the complexity of this part of the body—with the hand and wrist comprising 27 bones—it requires the expertise of a specialized physician to accurately diagnose and treat these conditions.
At Orthopaedic Associates of Maine, we have a team of board-trained orthopedic physicians and surgeons with advanced subspecialty expertise in hand, wrist, and elbow care. Our certified hand therapists provide comprehensive diagnostic and treatment resources, ensuring you and your family receive expert care right here in Southern and Western Maine.
The hand, wrist, and elbow conditions we treat
- Arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis)
- Bone and joint injuries
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Dequervain's tenosynovitis
- Dupuytren's contracture
- Fractures, sprains, and strains
- Ganglion cyst
- Trigger finger and Tendinitis
- Tumors
The hand, wrist, and elbow services offered by Orthopaedic Associates of Maine
At Orthopaedic Associates of Maine, we're here to provide you with expert care for your hand, wrist, and elbow needs. Our services include:
- Advanced imaging techniques like MRI and arthrography, along with neurodiagnostic studies (EMG) to evaluate nerve health.
- Comprehensive non-surgical treatments such as pain management with anti-inflammatory medications, cortisone injections, and physical and occupational therapy.
- Minimally invasive arthroscopic surgeries, often conducted in an outpatient setting for your convenience.
- Custom-designed and fabricated splints to protect and rehabilitate injured areas.
- Endoscopic and minimal-incision open carpal tunnel release surgeries.
- Elbow joint replacement for conditions like arthritis.
- Microvascular surgery to repair small blood vessels in the hand.
- Specialized hand therapy tailored to your recovery needs.
