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Arm, Elbow, and Hand Treatment

Expert Care for Arm, Elbow, and Hand Conditions

Lee Health’s nationally ranked orthopedic specialists provide advanced, comprehensive care for injuries and conditions affecting the ankle, arms, elbows, and hands. Whether you’re dealing with pain from a sports injury, arthritis, or another issue, we’re here to help you find relief and restore functionality for a healthier, more active life.

Orthopedic Locations Serving Southwest Florida

We are proud to offer world-class orthopedic care at multiple locations throughout Southwest Florida, making it easy to access the care you need close to home.

Understanding Injuries Related to Arms, Elbows, and Hands

Arm, elbow, and hand injuries are common and can disrupt your ability to perform daily activities. These injuries may range from minor sprains and strains to more serious issues such as fractures, dislocations, or tendon and nerve damage, often caused by overuse, sports activities, falls, accidents, or repetitive motions.

Early treatment is key to achieving the best outcomes and supporting a smoother recovery. Delayed care can lead to chronic pain, limited mobility, and lasting functional challenges. At Lee Health, we provide expert, compassionate care to restore function and improve your quality of life, so you can return to the activities you love.

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Chronic Conditions Related to Arms, Elbows, & Hands

Chronic conditions can significantly impact joint and limb health. Understanding these conditions can help you reduce the negative impact on your day-to-day life and help you live a healthy, active life.

These conditions may include:

  • Arthritis: Arthritis is a broad term used to describe inflammation of the joints, leading to pain, swelling, stiffness, and reduced mobility. It can affect any joint in the body, including the arms, elbows, and hands.
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition caused by compression of the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist. This tunnel is a narrow passageway surrounded by bones and ligaments.
  • Tennis elbow is a repetitive strain injury caused by overuse of the forearm muscles, which attach to the outer part of the elbow (lateral epicondyle). Despite its name, it is not limited to tennis players and can occur in anyone performing repetitive arm motions.

What to Expect: Symptoms & Diagnosis

Recognizing the symptoms of arm, elbow, and hand conditions is essential for early treatment and optimal recovery. While each condition may have specific signs, some common symptoms  include:

  • Arm Conditions: Pain, weakness, or numbness in the upper limb, difficulty lifting objects, reduced range of motion, or tingling sensations.
  • Elbow Conditions: Pain or tenderness around the joint, stiffness, swelling, or difficulty straightening or bending the arm.
  • Hand Conditions: Pain, swelling, stiffness, weakness, or decreased ability to grip or perform fine motor tasks.

If you're unsure whether your symptoms require medical attention, contact us to schedule an appointment.  Your Lee Health provider will work with a multidisciplinary team, to ensure you receive compassionate, comprehensive care.

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State-of-the-Art Treatment Options

Our experienced team of orthopedic specialists and hand surgeons is dedicated to providing personalized and effective arm and hand treatment options. We offer a variety of non-surgical and surgical interventions, including physical therapy, medications, injections, arthroscopic procedures, and minimally invasive surgeries. Our ultimate goal is to help you recover, regain strength, and return to your normal activities as swiftly as possible.

For many arm, elbow, and hand injuries, non-surgical care is the first step. This may include:

  • Rest and Activity Changes: Giving the injured area time to heal and avoiding movements that worsen symptoms.
  • Physical Therapy: Exercises to strengthen muscles, improve flexibility, and reduce pain.
  • Braces or Splints: Devices that provide support and prevent further injury.
  • Medications: Over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs or, in some cases, corticosteroid injections to manage pain and swelling.

If non-surgical options aren’t enough, surgery might be necessary. Lee Health surgeons specialize in procedures ranging from minimally invasive techniques, like arthroscopy, to more complex surgeries, such as ligament or joint repair.

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery: Smaller incisions, faster recovery, and less pain.
  • Complex Surgery: For severe injuries or conditions like arthritis, involving ligament or nerve repair or joint replacements.

Learn more about robotic orthopedic surgeries at Lee Health, and the cutting-edge treatments available.

  • Robotic Orthopedic Surgeries at Lee Health

    Lee Health offers the most advance surgical options with a greater selection of surgical approaches for you, ensuring you experience the best care available, better recovery times, and improved clinical outcomes. Learn more about Robotic Orthopedic Surgeries at Lee Health.

Rehabilitation for Arm, Elbow, and Hand Injuries

Rehabilitation is key to recovery, helping you regain strength, improve mobility, and restore function. Our programs include:

  • Personalized Exercises: Strengthen muscles, improve flexibility, and enhance function.
  • Manual Therapy: Techniques like massage or joint mobilization to reduce pain and improve movement.
  • Occupational Therapy: Strategies to perform daily tasks efficiently and adapt to limitations.
  • Self-Care Education: Learn to manage pain, care for your injury, and prevent re-injury with at-home techniques.

Our goal is to support your recovery, helping you return to daily activities and regain independence with compassionate care and expert guidance.

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