Wrist & Hand
There are two differentiating factors that set humans apart from other animals, our highly developed brains and our hands. You use your hands to grasp and manipulate objects countless times during your daily activities. Your hands also contain a significant amount of nerve endings that enable the sense of touch and temperature.
Because your hands are in constant motion, they are vulnerable to injury. Additionally, the hands offer a certain amount of protection to your body, such as helping to break a fall. The bones in the wrist and hand are frequent sites of fracture. The hands are also susceptible to injury from cuts, abrasions, and burns that can result in damaged tendons, nerves, infection, and overuse. Repetitive motions can contribute to
carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis. Further, arthritis, diabetes, and pregnancy can also lead to hand conditions.
At Inland Orthopaedics of Spokane, our wrist and hand surgeons are trained to diagnose and treat all types of hand and wrist problems. They have extensive experience in these delicate procedures.