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Lehigh Valley's Leading Upper Extremity & Hand Specialists 

Hand and Wrist Fractures, Sprains, and Chronic Conditions

Our hands, fingers, and upper extremities are one of the most important and complex parts of our bodies. They allow us to communicate and function in today's world. They are also extremely vulnerable to injury, overuse, and a number of degenerative conditions, such as arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome.

OAA’s fellowship-trained hand surgeons have years of experience in minimally invasive surgical and non-surgical techniques. Contact us to discuss treatment options for any and all of your hand and upper extremity issues. 

Finding the Right Orthopedic Hand & Wrist Surgeon 

Are you experiencing a significant loss of your usual range of motion? Do you suffer from severe pain that can have an intensely negative impact on your quality of life? If so, the experienced, knowledgeable team at OAA offers treatments for a wide range of upper extremity injuries. These injuries could’ve been sustained while playing sports, in an automobile accident, or from other forms of trauma. 

Some common injuries treated by our team of upper extremity specialists include:

  • Hand and wrist fractures, which occur when any of the small bones in the hand or wrist are broken.
  • Tendon injuries, which can affect the muscles inside the hand or the wrist.
  • Dislocated fingers, which occur when any of your fingers have been forced away from the joint connecting them to your hand.
  • Boutonniere deformity, a condition in the hand that occurs after a tendon injury, causing the middle joint of your finger to remain constantly straight.

If surgery is required for your hand or wrist, call the surgeons at OAA for the least-invasive options possible to reduce your risk factors and overall recovery time. If you have questions, want to learn more, or are ready to get started on your treatment plan, schedule an appointment with OAA today.

Specialists - Hand and Upper Extremities

Richard Battista
Locations:
Allentown Office
Lehighton Office
Reading Office
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Patrick McDaid
Locations:
Allentown Office
Lehighton Office
Reading Office
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Jay Talsania
Locations:
Allentown Office
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Lawrence Weiss
Locations:
Allentown Office
Lehighton Office
Reading Office
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Neil Laudenslager
Locations:
Allentown Office

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Kelsey Powell
Locations:
Allentown Office

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FAQs on Hand and Upper Extremities

Which Hand and Upper Extremity Conditions Do You Treat?

Some common hand and upper extremity conditions treated by our team of specialists include:

Injury Related:

  • Hand and wrist fractures
  • Hand and wrist sprains
  • Dislocations
  • Boutonniere Deformity
  • Tendon injuries

Non-Injury Related:

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Tendonitis in the hand or wrist
  • Trigger Finger
  • Past hand surgery
  • Arthritis of the wrist and hand
  • Ganglion cysts

How Do You Treat Hand and Upper Extremity Conditions?

Surgical options vary widely depending on the specific nature and severity of the condition. However, common treatment options include: 

Non-surgical treatment options can include any one or combination of the following:

  • Physical or occupational therapy
  • Applying heat or ice
  • Stretching
  • Rest