{"id":7176,"date":"2018-08-16T21:48:30","date_gmt":"2018-08-17T01:48:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/handsurgeonsnyc.com\/?page_id=7176"},"modified":"2020-01-29T18:00:58","modified_gmt":"2020-01-29T22:00:58","slug":"ligament-injuries-hand-wrist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/handsurgeonsnyc.com\/ligament-injuries-hand-wrist\/","title":{"rendered":"Ligament Injuries of the Hand and Wrist"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are You Experiencing Chronic Hand or Wrist Pain, and Have You Recently Been Injured?<\/h2>\n

If you are suffering from chronic hand or wrist pain, an old injury that\u2019s getting worse, or a recent accident, it\u2019s important to see a specialist. At HandSport Surgery Institute, we know that discomfort and issues of the hand or wrist can disrupt your daily activities, reduce your dexterity, or even worse, prevent you from working and exercising.<\/p>\n

A sudden acute injury to your hand or wrist can happen as the result of an accident, which limits the function and use of your hands and wrists. Some of the most common types of injuries of the hand and wrist are ligament injuries.<\/p>\n

The best way to determine the exact cause of your hand pain is to start with a full diagnosis from an orthopedic hand and wrist specialist at HandSport Surgery Institute before considering any treatment options for your hand and wrist. Dr. Mark Pruzansky and Dr. Jason Pruzansky have experience providing successful outcomes while treating both common conditions and complex injuries of the hands. With over 40 years of combined experience, Dr. Mark Pruzansky and Dr. Jason Pruzansky have consistently been named top hand and wrist surgeons as a result of their record for providing the best outcomes for comfort and functionality.<\/p>\n

What is a Ligament Injury?<\/h2>\n

One of the most common types of hand and wrist injuries, aside from fractures, are ligament injuries.<\/p>\n

Your hands and wrists are comprised of many ligaments, each playing an important role in how well you\u2019re able to move, touch, and grip things. Understandably, an injury to any ligament in your hand could result in severe pain, a decrease in your range of motion, or even the inability to use it at all.<\/p>\n

Ligaments are the short bands of flexible connective tissue that connect two bones, comprising your joint. When a ligament is torn or irritated, it becomes inflamed. When this type of injury happens, the bones or cartilage that\u2019s attached to the ligament can no longer move along their usual path. This can cause further irritation, increased damage, and discomfort in the affected area.<\/p>\n

A ligament tear can be partial or complete. Depending on the severity of your accident, such as a fall on an outstretched hand, sports injury, or car accident, your ligament injury may be able to be treated with rest and other conservative options \u2013 or surgery may be the best course of action. The orthopedic hand and wrist specialists at HandSport Surgery Institute will be able to diagnose and grade the severity of your hand ligament injury and work with you to find the optimal treatment.<\/p>\n

Types of Hand Ligament Injuries<\/h2>\n