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Hand Pain Specialist in Irvine, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, and Orange, CA

Hand pain can result from injury, overuse and certain medical conditions such as diabetes and infection. Dr. Ranjan Gupta is an expert in the management of hand pain offering individualized care in Irvine, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, and Orange, CA.

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Hand Anatomy

The hand is composed of nerves, bones, blood vessels, muscles, tendons and skin. Each part has its specific function such as nerves transfer sensation, joints control movements, blood vessels maintain circulation, muscles provide motion, tendons anchor the muscles to the bones, and skin receives sensations.

Hand Injuries

Injury or inflammation of any of these structures, due to a disorder or disease condition, may produce hand pain. Even compression of the nerves supplying these structures may cause hand pain.

Characteristics of Hand Pain

Hand pain is characterized by distress in the joints and tissues of the hand or fingers. Hand pain can be depicted as pulsating, aching, increased warmth, prickling, irritation and inflexibility.

Causes

The conditions and disorders that frequently play a role in hand pain include:

  • Accidental injury and trauma
  • Serious infections in the blood (septicemia)
  • Fracture
  • Nerve compression
  • Tenosynovitis and carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Strains in muscles and ligaments
  • Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
  • Diabetes and peripheral neuropathy
  • Tedious lifting, twisting or gripping
  • Long-term use of keyboards

Treatment for Hand Pain

Hand pain can be treated normally by resting the hand, medications, bracing, heat or ice application, compression, stretching and strengthening exercises, and by treating the underlying cause or condition. In cases of chronic hand pain unresponsive to conservative treatment measures, hand surgery may be recommended.

If you are experiencing severe or persistent hand pain, please contact Dr. Ranjan Gupta who offers specialized orthopedic care for hand and wrist conditions in Irvine, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, and Orange, CA.

  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand
  • American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
  • American Medical Association
  • Orthopaedic Research Society
  • American Neurological Association