Hand & Wrist

Specialized care for pain, injuries, and conditions of the hand and wrist—helping restore movement and function.

Conditions We Treat

If you’re dealing with pain, stiffness, or limited movement in your hand or wrist, you're not alone—and you're not without options. At AnMed in Anderson, SC, our hand specialists are here to help you feel better and get back to the activities you enjoy. Whether you're dealing with carpal tunnel, a recent injury, or a long-term condition like arthritis, we’ll work with you to find the right treatment. From expert diagnosis to personalized care plans that may include therapy or surgery, you can count on our team to guide you every step of the way.

We see and treat many types of hand and wrist issues. Some of the most common conditions we help with include:

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • De Quervain’s tenosynovitis
  • Dupuytren’s contracture
  • Finger injuries like dislocations, mallet finger, jersey finger, and trigger finger
  • Fractures, including distal radius and boxer’s fractures
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Sprained wrist
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Evaluation & Diagnosis 

Expect a thorough assessment during your first visit to a hand surgeon, hand therapist or another orthopedic specialist at AnMed. The health professional may:

  • Evaluate your hand’s movement and range of motion
  • Order an  to see the bones in your wrist, hand or fingers
  • Recommend nerve conduction testing to check for nerve problems 

After your doctor or rehabilitation therapist fully examines your hand, you’ll work together to make a care plan to treat your symptoms and meet your goals for recovery. 

Nonsurgical Care

Your treatment plan will likely begin with nonsurgical services, such as:

  • Injections using ultrasound guidance to precisely deliver pain-relieving medications or natural, healing substances straight to the site of an injury
  • Hand therapy to gradually help your wrist and fingers work better and feel more like normal after an injury or surgery

What to Expect: Evaluation & Diagnosis

Your first visit may be with a hand surgeon, hand therapist, or another orthopedic specialist. During this appointment, we’ll take time to understand your symptoms and figure out what’s going on. This may include:

  • Checking your hand’s range of motion

  • Taking an X-ray to look at bones in your wrist, hand, or fingers

  • Doing a nerve test (called nerve conduction testing) to look for nerve issues

Once we know what’s causing your symptoms, we’ll work together to make a care plan that fits your needs and recovery goals.

Nonsurgical Treatment Options

Most treatment plans start with nonsurgical options. These may include:

  • Ultrasound-guided injections: We can target pain or inflammation right where it hurts using medicine or natural healing substances.

  • Hand therapy: A trained therapist can help you move and use your hand more comfortably over time—especially after an injury or surgery.

These treatments can go a long way in helping you feel and move better.

Surgical Procedures

Surgical Options

Sometimes, surgery is the best way to relieve pain and restore movement. If that’s the case, your hand surgeon will walk you through what to expect and answer your questions. Common procedures we offer include:

  • Carpal tunnel release: Relieves pressure on the nerve in your wrist to reduce pain and numbness
  • De Quervain’s release: Helps the tendons at the base of your thumb move more easily
  • Fracture repair: Holds broken bones in place so they can heal properly
  • Fusion: Connects bones in a finger or wrist to stop painful motion
  • Trigger finger release: Frees up the tendon so your finger can move normally again
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Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release

Whenever possible, we use a minimally invasive approach to carpal tunnel surgery. This technique uses a tiny incision, which means less pain, smaller scars, and a quicker recovery.

Here's how it works: your surgeon places a small tube with a camera (called a scope) into your wrist. The camera shows what's happening inside in real time. Then, with a thin surgical tool, your surgeon cuts the tight ligament causing pressure on your nerve.

Most people feel better within just a few weeks and notice more natural, pain-free movement in their hand.