Hand & Wrist Pain Treatment
Dr. Pamela Mehta, MD
Hand Surgeon in San Jose
Dr. Pamela Mehta is an experienced hand & wrist surgeon renowned for her expertise in sports injuries and joint arthritis. She is the founder of Resilience Orthopedics.
With an impressive career and training under leading innovators, she has served as Chief of Orthopedics and National Orthopedic Director for a major orthopedic hospitalist group and advises several publicly traded companies.
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About Hand and Wrist Pain
Hand and wrist pain can range from a mild inconvenience to a massive disruption in your life. There are a wide range of hand and wrist conditions which can lead to pain.
Your hands are amazing tools that are agile, delicate, and skilled in their movements. Your hands contain some of your most intricate muscles in your body. They give you the dexterity to perform everyday tasks.
Losing the function in your hand can have a very stressful impact on your life. Some conditions which cause hand pain will heal without medical intervention.
However, many can cause lasting damage if you delay your visit to a hand doctor.
Your wrist joint is also precious and helps you use your hands to:
- Write and type
- Play sports like badminton and baseball
- Use cups and cutlery
- Washing up
- Perform your daily tasks
It contains muscles, bones, and tendons, and allows of blood vessels and nerves. Injuries of your wrist can cause problems with all of these structures. Particularly with the tendons and nerves that your hands need to move and feel.
Book a Consultation with Dr. Pamela Mehta, MD
The Best Hand Doctor in San Jose
Dr. Mehta is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who can help you recover from your joint condition.
We can help if you:
- Are Suffering From Pain and Mobility Issues
- Need Orthopedic Assessment and Advice
- Want Treatment From a Top Hand Doctor
Call On 408-559-3888
or Send a Message.
Symptoms
Conditions in the hand, wrist, and elbow commonly cause hand pain or numbness. They can sometimes give you similar discomforts in your forearm.
Some symptoms such as weakness and numbness can be signs of a serious hand condition.
You should always book a consultation with a hand doctor if you experience red flag symptoms.
Symptoms associated with hand pain include:
- Pain in and around your hands at rest
- Difficulty moving your fingers or wrist
- Pain on moving your fingers or wrist
- Numbness or tingling in your hand and forearm
- Weakness of your thumb or fingers
- Swelling of your hand joints or wrist
Causes of Hand Pain
Some hand conditions are caused by injury, whereas others are due to repetitive use or inflammation. Some causes of hand pain can improve without medical intervention.
If you have severe or persistent pain, you must seek expert advice from a hand doctor . Numbness or weakness in your hand are also serious symptoms that need evaluation.
Orthopedic surgeons such as Dr. Pamela Mehta can treat a full range of hand & wrist conditions.
Common causes for hand and wrist pain include:
- Hand arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
- Trigger finger
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Wrist Bursitis
At Resilience Orthopedics in San Jose, Dr. Pamela Mehta M.D. will work with you to create a personalized treatment plan.
Diagnosis
If you’re experiencing hand pain and need expert advice, Dr. Pamela Mehta M.D will see you at our orthopedic clinic. She will ask you about your symptoms, and any associated numbness or weakness.
When you attend the clinic, Dr. Mehta will perform an examination of your hand, wrist, and forearm.
To help her determine the cause of your hand pain. She will look for any worrying signs and symptoms and rule out any serious problems.
After examination and a discussion about your symptoms Dr. Mehta will send you for further tests. This can include:
- Hand and wrist x-ray
- MRI scan
- Blood tests
- Ultrasound
- Nerve conduction studies
Treatment
At Resilience Orthopedics, Dr. Mehta offers concierge orthopedic care. This means you will always see Dr. Mehta when you visit us.
We can provide all treatment options available for conditions of the hand and wrist.
Dr. Pamela Mehta is an expert hand doctor in San Jose and can diagnose and treat any cause of your hand pain. She specializes in orthopedic care including degenerative hand and wrist conditions.
Treatment for hand pain can include:
- Exercise plans
- Physical therapy
- Splints and braces
- Hot or cold treatments
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Cortisone injections
- Complimentary or alternative therapies
If your hand pain isn’t improving with treatment, Dr. Mehta can offer hand surgery. This might be offered if you have any serious symptoms such as numbness and weakness.
Dr. Mehta will explain the procedure to you and advise you on recovery from hand surgery. She will contact you personally after your procedure to make sure you are comfortable and improving.
We also offer cutting edge modern treatments designed to get you back in action as soon as possible.
Get in touch today to see how we can help you get back to your life!
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What Hand & Wrist Services Do We Offer?
Hand & Wrist Pain Assessment
We use our hands every day of our lives for some of the most important of life's activities. Hand and wrist pain can be debilitating, meaning you struggle to drive, write, and play sports.
Hand & Wrist Surgery
If your hand condition is severe, or nothing you have tried has helped, Dr. Mehta can advise you on the options for surgery. She is a hand surgeon and can offer expert opinion and care.
Treatment of Hand & Wrist Conditions
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome causes pain and numbness in your hand, and sometimes requires surgery.
De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
De Quervain's Tenosynovitis causes swelling and pain at the base of your thumb.
Wrist Bursitis
Wrist bursitis can cause pain and stiffness if your wrist. Treatment is often non-surgical.
& Many More
Dr. Mehta is experienced in hand and wrist surgery and non-surgical treatments.
Dr. Mehta offers diagnosis and treatment of all hand & wrist conditions and can offer her specialist opinion as an expert hand doctor.
Call Us On 408-559-3888
or Send a Message.
Dr. Pamela Mehta is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon, expert in the diagnosis and treatment of all orthopedic conditions and specialist in sports injuries and arthritis care.
Resilience Orthopedics serves Los Gatos, Sunnyvale, Campbell, Saratoga, Cupertino, Santa Clara, Mountain View, and San Jose.
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