Hand and wrist sprains are common injuries that occur as you use your hands. A sprain is an injury to a ligament, which connects one bone to another. Sprains and ligament injuries can range in severity. Sprains can be painful and limit your hand’s range of motion. The more severe the injury, the more important it is for you to receive treatment from a specialist in hand and wrist conditions, who can provide more advanced treatment for your particular needs.
Sprains sometimes occur after a sudden impact involving the hand or wrist, such as a fall. Immediate pain is a common symptom of a sprain. Other symptoms include:
Because we strive to help our patients achieve the best possible outcome, we are happy to share some additional information about conditions of the hand and wrist in our blogs. You can find more detailed information, including some facts about Sprains / Ligament Injuries , common symptoms and more in a few of the blogs shared below.
Ligament injuries can range from mild sprains to complete tears that require surgical intervention to resolve. Regardless of the severity of your injury, we have the experienced professionals and resources to help you. Our fellowship-trained hand specialists have treated thousands of ligament injuries throughout more than a decade serving the Chicago area.
MHS is committed to bringing the highest level of expertise, leading-edge therapeutic approaches, and the most advanced equipment, all to achieve the best possible outcome for you. Call us at 630-359-6888, or contact us today through our secure form to schedule a prompt appointment.
Because we strive to help our patients achieve the best possible outcome, we are happy to share some additional information about conditions of the hand and wrist in our blogs. You can find more detailed information, including some facts about Sprains / Ligament Injuries , common symptoms and more in a few of the blogs shared below.
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