Hand and Elbow
At the Gastaldi Orquin Institute of Traumatology, our Hand and Elbow Surgery Unit specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and research of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions that affect these joints.
We have highly specialized orthopedic surgeons who work in coordination with Rehabilitation and Rheumatology services to provide our patients with comprehensive and personalized care.
Our goal is to provide effective and advanced solutions for treating hand and elbow conditions, ensuring a swift recovery and the best possible outcome. Through a multidisciplinary approach and cutting-edge technology, we help our patients regain their functionality and quality of life.
Rhizarthritis is a form of osteoarthritis that affects the joint at the base of the thumb, causing pain, swelling, and difficulty performing pinching or gripping movements. It is common in older adults or individuals with overuse of the hand.
Treatments:
Includes conditions such as epicondylitis (tennis elbow), epitrochleitis (golfer’s elbow), De Quervain’s tenosynovitis (inflammation of the thumb tendons), and trigger finger (tendon entrapment in the hand). They cause pain, inflammation, and functional limitation.
Treatments:
- Guided ECO infiltrations (to relieve pain and inflammation).
- Regenerative medicine (promotes the repair of tendons and muscles).
- Surgery (in severe or chronic cases).
Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve is compressed at the wrist, causing pain, tingling, and weakness in the hand and fingers. It is common in people who perform repetitive hand movements.
Treatments:
- Ultrasound-guided injections (to reduce inflammation and relieve symptoms).
- Surgery (releases the compressed nerve in severe cases).
Cysts and ganglia are fluid-filled lumps that appear on the joints or tendons of the hand or wrist. Although they are usually benign, they can cause pain or aesthetic discomfort.
Treatments:
- Ultrasound-guided injections (to reduce size and relieve pain).
- Surgery (removal of the cyst in persistent or symptomatic cases).
Treatments
At the Gastaldi Orquin Institute of Traumatology, our Hand and Elbow Unit provides comprehensive and personalized care to treat conditions affecting these joints. We use cutting-edge techniques, prioritizing the least invasive treatments to ensure the best possible recovery.
- Use of corticosteroids, hyaluronic acid, or Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) to reduce pain and promote tissue regeneration.
- Devices to stabilize the joint and relieve stress on injured tendons or structures.
- Treatment of Shoulder Instability
- Elbow and Wrist Arthroscopy:
- Repair of Complex Injuries
