Wrist & Hand Pain

Wrist and hand pain can affect nearly every part of daily life — from typing and cooking to driving and getting dressed. At Hudson Specialty Care, with offices in Cliffside Park, Elizabeth, and Edison, New Jersey, as well as Manhattan, New York, our team specializes in diagnosing and treating the underlying causes of wrist and hand pain. Whether your discomfort stems from overuse, injury, arthritis, or nerve-related conditions, we create personalized treatment plans to restore function, reduce pain, and improve quality of life. Call the office today or book an appointment online to start your path to recovery.

What causes wrist and hand pain?

Because the hands and wrists contain many small bones, ligaments, tendons, and nerves, even minor injuries or inflammation can cause significant discomfort. Pain can result from trauma, repetitive strain, or chronic conditions.

Common causes of wrist and hand pain treated at Hudson Specialty Care include:

• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Tendonitis or tenosynovitis
• Trigger finger or trigger thumb
• Arthritis affecting the hand or wrist joints
• Ganglion cysts
• Fractures, sprains, or dislocations
• Nerve compression or referred pain from the neck or shoulder
  

Repetitive activities — such as typing, texting, or using tools — often lead to overuse injuries, while falls or sports-related accidents can cause acute trauma. Because the hands and wrists are complex structures, an accurate diagnosis is essential for effective treatment and long-lasting relief.

How is wrist and hand pain diagnosed?

Your evaluation begins with a comprehensive discussion of your symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle. Next, the team performs a physical exam to assess:

• Range of motion
• Grip strength
• Areas of tenderness or swelling
  

When needed, advanced diagnostic testing may include:

• X-rays to detect fractures, bone spurs, or joint degeneration
• MRI scans to identify ligament tears or tendon injuries
• Ultrasound imaging for real-time evaluation of soft tissue conditions
• Nerve conduction studies to confirm nerve compression

This thorough approach ensures your treatment plan targets the root cause of your pain rather than just the symptoms.

What treatments are available for wrist and hand pain?

Hudson Specialty Care offers a wide range of personalized treatment options designed to relieve pain, restore function, and improve mobility:

Conservative Treatments

• Medication management to reduce pain and inflammation
• Splinting or bracing to support healing and reduce strain
• Image-guided injections for precise, targeted relief
• Physical therapy to rebuild strength, flexibility, and function
• Ergonomic recommendations to reduce repetitive stress

Minimally Invasive Procedures

When conservative care doesn’t provide sufficient relief, minimally invasive techniques may offer long-lasting results with faster recovery than traditional surgery.

What regenerative medicine options are available?

Hudson Specialty Care specializes in advanced regenerative therapies that stimulate your body’s natural healing ability to repair tissues, reduce inflammation, and restore joint and nerve health — without surgery:

• Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections: Uses concentrated growth factors from your own blood to stimulate healing and repair in ligaments, tendons, joints, and soft tissues.
• Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) Therapy: Uses stem cells and natural growth factors from bone marrow to regenerate tissues, restore cushioning, and promote long-term recovery.
• Adipose Tissue (MFAT) Therapy: Uses micro-fragmented fat tissue, naturally rich in regenerative cells, to reduce inflammation, enhance joint stability, and support soft tissue repair.
• Shockwave Therapy: A non-invasive treatment using high-energy sound waves to break down scar tissue, improve circulation, and accelerate healing. Particularly effective for chronic tendonitis and wrist overuse injuries.
• Carpal Tunnel Hydrodissection: A non-surgical, image-guided procedure in which fluid, sometimes combined with PRP or platelet lysate, is gently injected around the median nerve to release compression, reduce inflammation, and restore mobility — an effective alternative to traditional carpal tunnel surgery.
  

These regenerative treatments are safe, minimally invasive, and clinically supported. They offer effective alternatives to surgery with less downtime and faster recovery.

Why choose Hudson Specialty Care for wrist and hand pain?

At Hudson Specialty Care, we prioritize personalized, evidence-based care focused on restoring your comfort, function, and quality of life. By identifying the root cause of your symptoms, we create customized treatment plans that integrate advanced diagnostics, regenerative therapies, and minimally invasive techniques when needed.

Call the nearest office or schedule an appointment online today to explore advanced treatment options for wrist and hand pain.