Protecting Your Hands: Common Injuries & When to See a Specialist

Your hands are involved in nearly every task you perform, making them especially vulnerable to injury. From daily activities to sports and work-related tasks, hand and wrist injuries can significantly affect your comfort and mobility. At the Orthopaedic Center of South Florida, Dr. David Blum specializes in diagnosing and treating a full range of hand and upper-extremity conditions to help patients restore function and relieve pain.

Below, we highlight the most common causes, symptoms, and treatment options for hand injuries — and when it’s time to visit a hand specialist.

Common Causes of Hand Injuries

Hand injuries can result from a variety of everyday activities. Some of the most frequent causes include:

Repetitive Movements

Tasks that require prolonged gripping or finger motions can put strain on nerves and tendons, leading to conditions such as:

• Tendonitis

• Carpal tunnel syndrome

• Trigger finger

  
  

Sports & Physical Activity

Recreational and competitive athletes commonly experience:

• Finger sprains

• Tendon tears

• Wrist sprains

• Overuse injuries

Sports like golf, tennis, pickleball, and weightlifting place repetitive stress on the hands and wrists.

Falls & Accidents

Landing on an outstretched hand or experiencing direct trauma can cause:

• Wrist fractures

• Scaphoid fractures

• Dislocations

• Severe sprains

Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore

Symptoms of hand or wrist injuries often begin subtly and become more noticeable over time. Common warning signs include:

• Pain when gripping, lifting, or typing

• Numbness or tingling in the fingers

• Weak grip strength

• Clicking, popping, or locking of fingers

• Swelling or stiffness in the hand or wrist

• Night pain that disrupts sleep

  
  

If symptoms persist or interfere with daily activities, it’s important to be evaluated by a specialist.

Diagnosis & Treatment Options

Dr. Blum uses expert clinical evaluation and advanced imaging — including X-rays, MRI, and ultrasound — to accurately diagnose hand and wrist injuries.

Non-Surgical Treatments

Many hand conditions improve with conservative care, such as:

• Bracing or splinting

• Anti-inflammatory medication

• Corticosteroid or biologic injections

• Activity modification

• On-site hand therapy

Surgical Treatments

If non-surgical methods aren’t effective, Dr. Blum offers advanced surgical solutions, including:

• Carpal tunnel release

• Tendon repair

• Trigger finger release

• Fracture repair

• Ligament reconstruction

  
  

Surgical options are tailored to each patient with a focus on restoring movement and minimizing downtime.

Rehabilitation & Recovery

OCSF provides specialized on-site hand therapy to support recovery. Rehabilitation may include:

• Strengthening exercises

• Mobility and dexterity training

• Swelling reduction techniques

• Scar management

This comprehensive approach ensures patients safely regain hand function following injury or surgery.

Get Relief From Hand Pain Today

Persistent hand or wrist pain shouldn’t be ignored. The earlier an injury is evaluated, the better the outcome. Dr. David Blum and the hand specialists at OCSF are committed to helping you regain strength, comfort, and mobility.

Schedule Your Appointment Don’t wait until the pain disrupts your daily life. Contact the Orthopaedic Center of South Florida today to schedule your consultation and get back to the activities you love. Schedule your appointment online today.