Hand, Wrist & Elbow Care
Arthritis or injury in the hand, wrist and elbow can have an enormous impact on your everyday life. Injuring your hand, wrist or elbow joint is common and can be painful. Hands, wrists and elbows are the tools that allow us to work, play, and perform our favorite activities such as writing, playing an instrument, playing tennis, or throwing a ball. Since these joints are complex, delicate, and work as a whole unit, it’s important to diagnose and treat them properly.
Don’t ignore it if you’re suffering from pain in your hand, wrist, or elbow. Come see one of our hand and wrist specialists in Portsmouth, NH, or York, ME. Our physicians will evaluate the severity of your pain, injury, or condition, and recommend the treatment plan that’s best for you. Contact us with questions or schedule an appointment online to have your hand, wrist, or elbow pain evaluated and treated. Our offices can be reached at 603-431-1121 (Portsmouth & Dover, NH) and 207-363-3490 (York, ME).
Common Symptoms, Conditions, and Injuries in the Hand, Wrist & Elbow
Reach out to our team of physicians if you’re experiencing continuous pain associated with any of the following symptoms, suffer from a hand, wrist, or elbow-related condition, or have injured or re-injured your hand, wrist, or elbow.
- Finger Dislocations
- Continuous hand/wrist pain
- Numbness and tingling
- Tenderness
- Swelling
- Elbow Pain
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Hand and Wrist Arthritis
- Elbow Arthritis
- Trigger Finger
- Wrist Tendonitis
- Osteoporosis
- Tennis Elbow
- Finger Fractures
- Wrist Sprains
- Wrist Fractures
- Elbow Dislocation
- Olecranon Fracture
- Radial Head Fractures
- Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL)
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Common Treatments & Surgeries in the Hand & Wrist
We offer various preventative, nonsurgical, and surgical treatments to solve your hand, wrist, and elbow injuries or conditions. Read more in the boxes below.
- Wearing wrist guards
- Stretching hands and wrists
- Osteoporosis Screening
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment
- Occupational Therapy Treatment
- Non-operative Elbow Spur Treatment
- Non-operative Golfer’s Elbow Treatment
- Non-operative Tennis Elbow – Lateral Epicondylitis Treatment
- Injections in the Hand, Wrist, or Elbow
- Carpal Tunnel Release
- Hand and Wrist Joint Reconstruction Surgery
- Hand Fracture Surgery
- Osteoporosis Care (surgical side)
- Trigger Finger Surgery
- Wrist Tendonitis Surgery
- Tennis Elbow / Lateral Epicondylitis Surgery
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What Makes Us Different?
Whether your pain stems from the upper extremity’s ligaments, tendons, muscles, joints, or bones, we take a comprehensive approach that ensures the entire hand, wrist and elbow are working together, properly and pain-free. After an evaluation of your condition, our Seacoast NH based team will determine whether surgery is a necessary treatment option or explore the alternatives to treat your pain.
Treating Providers | Hand, Wrist & Elbow
We offer advanced hand, wrist, and elbow care to people of all ages and abilities living in New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts. We will help you diagnose and treat your pain efficiently and effectively.
Services Related to Hand, Wrist & Elbow
We provide cutting-edge imaging, proven treatments, and innovative orthopedic surgery techniques to diagnose, treat, and help you recover from mild, moderate, or severe hand, wrist, and elbow pain. To learn more, select a related service from the list below.
Hand, Wrist & Elbow FAQ
You should see a hand, wrist, and elbow specialist when pain affects your mobility or day-to-day activities, including writing, typing, working, or playing sports. Pain that is severe, lasts longer than a week or two, or continues to return should also be evaluated. Early evaluation can lead to an earlier diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
Atlantic Orthopaedics has hand, wrist, and elbow specialists at its Portsmouth, NH office. The team includes Maximilian Meyer, MD, a fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity surgeon; H. Matthew Quitkin, MD, a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hand and wrist care; and Christina Scardina, PA-C, a board-certified physician assistant. Our team evaluates your symptoms and recommends a treatment plan designed to restore comfort, function, and mobility.
Hand and upper extremity surgeons treat acute injuries and chronic conditions affecting the fingers, hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow. Common conditions include carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, wrist fractures, nerve compression, arthritis, tendon injuries, and repetitive strain injuries. At Atlantic Orthopaedics, Dr. Maximilian Meyer and Dr. H. Matthew Quitkin have extensive experience providing surgical and non-surgical hand, wrist, and elbow care.
A repetitive strain injury can develop when muscles, tendons, or nerves perform the same movement repeatedly without adequate rest, conditioning, or ergonomic support. Carpal tunnel syndrome and tennis elbow are common examples. Symptoms may include pain, swelling, weakness, tingling, or reduced mobility. Treatment may include rest, activity modification, medication, splinting, and physical or occupational therapy.
Sudden wrist pain without a known injury can have several causes, including carpal tunnel syndrome, nerve compression, tendon irritation, arthritis, or an overuse injury. If the pain is mild and you can still move the wrist, resting it and applying ice may help initially. If the pain lasts more than a few days, becomes severe, or makes movement difficult, schedule an evaluation with a hand, wrist, and elbow specialist.
Common symptoms of a wrist injury include pain, swelling, bruising, tenderness, weakness, tingling, and reduced range of motion. Some injuries also cause deformity, numbness, or difficulty gripping objects. Atlantic Orthopaedics offers access to diagnostic services including X-rays and referrals for MRI imaging when more detailed evaluation is needed.
Treatment depends on the type and severity of the injury. Options may include bracing or splinting, medication, activity modification, physical or occupational therapy, and injections. More severe injuries or structural conditions may require surgery. Your provider will recommend a personalized treatment plan based on your diagnosis, symptoms, and goals.
Yes. Many hand, wrist, and elbow conditions improve without surgery. Non-surgical treatments may include bracing, medication, activity modification, physical or occupational therapy, and injections. Surgery is generally considered when symptoms are persistent, the condition is structural, or conservative treatment has not restored adequate comfort and function.
Surgery may be necessary when pain is severe or persistent, when there is significant structural damage, or when non-surgical treatment has not provided enough relief. Fractures, tendon or ligament tears, advanced arthritis, nerve compression, and certain traumatic injuries may require surgical treatment. Atlantic Orthopaedics will carefully evaluate your condition and recommend the option that best supports your long-term function and recovery.
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