Hand & Wrist

Rothman Orthopaedics Hand Specialists perform more than 7,500 procedures a year and have had more than 50 years of collective clinical experience

Why Rothman?

The hand and wrist have a complex, interconnected, and delicate structure that requires specific expertise. Rothman hand and wrist specialists provide a wide range of treatments and therapies that reduce pain, restore range of motion, and increase hand strength. Each year, they perform thousands of surgeries and procedures to give people pain-free use of their hands again. Orthopedic surgeons undergo an additional year of training to become certified in hand and wrist surgery.

Our specialists are board-certified, fellowship-trained and have many years of extensive experience. Some have been team physicians for area professional sports teams.
Rothman specialists regularly publish research in prestigious medical journals and lecture worldwide to share their vast knowledge with the next generation of orthopedic specialists.

Our nationally recognized orthopedic team has consistently ranked among the best in the Delaware Valley by US News & World Report.

How the hand and wrist work
About one quarter of all our body’s bones are found in our two hands. Each hand has 27 individual bones in three sections:
- 8 wrist (carpus) bones
- 5 metacarpal bones in the palm of the hand
- 14 finger bones (phalanges)
All are interconnected by joints and ligaments. Tendons connect the bones to the muscles, allowing the hand to bend (flex) or stretch (extend) the fingers, thumb, and wrist.
About one quarter of all our body’s bones are found in our two hands. Each hand has 27 individual bones
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What causes hand and wrist problems?
The hand’s complex structure and primary role in our daily lives leaves it vulnerable to pain, stiffness, and swelling. Causes include:
- General wear and tear over time
- Traumatic or sports-related injuries
- Arthritis
- Nerve damage
- Repetitive stress problems like carpal tunnel syndrome
The hand’s complex structure and primary role in our daily lives leaves it vulnerable to pain, stiffness, and swelling. Causes
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What causes hand and wrist problems? (Cont.)

If non-surgical options have been exhausted and you’re still suffering from chronic, disabling hand and/or wrist pain, surgery may be recommended. Fortunately, there are many safe, effective surgical treatments available.

If non-surgical options have been exhausted and you’re still suffering from chronic, disabling hand and/or wrist pain, surgery
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Common Conditions
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Dupuytren's Contractures
- Finger Dislocations
- Finger Fractures
- Ganglion Cyst
- Hand and Wrist Arthritis
- Hand Fractures
- Mallet Finger (Jamming a Finger)
- Trigger Finger
- Wrist Fractures
- Wrist Sprains
- Wrist Tendinitis
Health Tips
- Take regular breaks. Resting your hands can help avoid overuse problems like carpal tunnel and arthritis.
- Regularly do gentle exercises that safely stretch and strengthen your hands and fingers.
- Use proper ergonomics at work or at home to avoid wrist problems.
- Use physical therapy exercises and stretches that ease arthritis pain, trigger finger, and other conditions.
- Use a supportive brace. This reduces extra movements that can cause and/or aggravate arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome and other hand problems.

Hand & Wrist

Why Rothman?

How the hand and wrist work

What causes hand and wrist problems?

What causes hand and wrist problems? (Cont.)

If non-surgical options have been exhausted and you’re still suffering from chronic, disabling hand and/or wrist pain, surgery may be recommended. Fortunately, there are many safe, effective surgical treatments available.

If non-surgical options have been exhausted and you’re still suffering from chronic, disabling hand and/or wrist pain, surgeryRead More

Common Conditions

Health Tips

If non-surgical options have been exhausted and you’re still suffering from chronic, disabling hand and/or wrist pain, surgery
Read More