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Are You Experiencing Chronic Hand Pain or Have You Injured Your Hand?<\/h2>\n

Whether you\u2019ve experienced an acute injury, have been living with debilitating chronic hand pain, or you have an old injury that\u2019s getting worse, seeking professional treatment will be the key to begin your recovery. With over 40 years of combined experience, the surgeons at HandSport Surgery Institute understand that discomfort or issues of the hand can disrupt your daily activities, reduce your dexterity, or even worse, prevent you from working and exercising.<\/p>\n

Some of the most common types of injuries of the hand are ligament injuries, which typically occur as a result of a fall, sports injury, trauma, or during an accident. The best way to determine the exact cause of your hand pain is to start with a full diagnosis from an orthopedic hand specialist at HandSport Surgery Institute.<\/p>\n

Patients will get a treatment plan aimed at maximizing comfort and mobility following a hand ligament injury. Dr. Mark Pruzansky and Dr. Jason Pruzansky have proven, successful outcomes in treating both common conditions and complex injuries of the hands.<\/p>\n

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

With the exception of fractures, ligament injuries are some of the most common conditions we see patients presenting with. Your hand has many ligaments, each playing an important role in how well you\u2019re able to move your hand and grip things. An injury to any ligament in your hand could result in pain and even a decrease in your range of motion.<\/p>\n

Ligaments themselves are short bands of flexible connective tissue that connect two bones to form a joint. Ligaments can be injured when someone falls, plays contact sports, lifts heavy objects, or has a car or bike accident. Ligaments can either be completely or partially torn. When hand ligament injuries happen, the bones that are attached to the ligament can no longer move along their usual path.<\/p>\n

Depending on the severity of your injury, the hand specialists at HandSport Surgery Institute generally recommend conservative treatments, like rest, straps, splinting, and rehab, or surgical procedures at times when a large tear is present.<\/p>\n

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