Our hand surgeons diagnose and treat a variety of conditions related to the structures of the hand, wrist and forearm. These specialists are typically orthopedic, plastic or general surgeons with additional training and certification.
The specialists at Olathe Health diagnose injuries or conditions that cause pain, tingling or weakness and provide non-surgical and surgical treatment options. Depending on the diagnosis, recommended treatments can include medication, splints, surgery, therapy or injections.
Common hand conditions include:
Wide-awake hand surgery is a technique used to treat many common hand conditions, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger and others. This technique allows the surgery to be performed without the use of any general anesthesia, sedation or a tourniquet.
This technique can be used for various procedures, such as: carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel release, tendon repair, ligament repair, fracture repair, joint fusions, thumb arthritis surgery and trigger finger release.
