Hand Conditions and Injuries

Dr. Pruzansky treats a wide range of hand conditions and injuries, including arthritis, fractures, tendon and ligament injuries, nerve problems, congenital deformities, and soft tissue disorders. Common examples include basal joint arthritis, Dupuytren’s contracture, trigger finger, ganglion cysts, and sports-related injuries such as boxer’s fracture or torn wrist and thumb ligaments.

Hand pain can result from injury, overuse, repetitive motion, arthritis, nerve compression, or trauma. Conditions like tendinitis, fractures, or joint inflammation often cause discomfort, stiffness, or weakness.

Yes. Dr. Pruzansky has extensive experience treating sports-related hand injuries, including baseball finger (mallet finger), boxer’s fracture, skier’s thumb, pitcher’s finger, and climbing or gaming injuries.

Yes. Chronic and degenerative conditions such as basal joint arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis are among those commonly treated by Dr. Pruzansky.

Yes. Dr. Pruzansky provides care for congenital malformations and contractures of the hand, helping patients improve both function and appearance through customized treatment options.

Commonly treated tendon and ligament issues include De Quervain’s tendinitis, flexor tendon ruptures, pulley system injuries, trigger finger, and ligament injuries of the hand and wrist.

Yes. The practice treats nerve injuries, hand numbness, and weakness, as well as traumatic brachial plexus palsy to help restore sensation and hand function.

Dr. Pruzansky treats many types of fractures, including metacarpal fractures, Bennett’s fracture, phalangeal fractures, and boxer’s fractures, along with joint dislocations involving the fingers or metacarpal-phalangeal joints.

Yes. The Institute provides diagnosis and treatment for tumors such as glomus tumors, enchondromas, mucous cysts, and ganglion cysts, which can cause pain, swelling, or changes in hand function.

Yes. Conditions such as Dupuytren’s contracture, traumatic flexion contracture of the finger, and joint stiffness are treated through nonsurgical and surgical methods depending on severity and response to rehab.

Some hand injuries and conditions can be managed with rest, splinting, therapy, or medication, while others—such as severe fractures, tendon ruptures, or advanced arthritis—may require surgery. Dr. Pruzansky determines the best course of treatment after a thorough evaluation and discussion with you.

You should schedule an evaluation if you experience persistent pain, numbness, weakness, deformity, swelling, or loss of motion in your hand, or after an injury that affects your ability to perform daily activities.

Yes. The practice treats repetitive-use injuries such as tendonitis of the hand, wrist and elbow, and gaming-related injuries, often caused by overuse or poor ergonomics.

Each condition listed—such as trigger finger, ganglion cyst, or basal joint arthritis—typically has its own dedicated page on the HandSport Surgery Institute website with details on symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.