Wrist fractures, sprains, carpal tunnel, tendinitis and trigger finger. Learn what’s causing your hand or wrist pain and how it can be treated.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Nicolás Zarur · Updated October 2026
You use your hands for almost everything, so even a small injury affects your work, your sport and your daily life. Many hand and wrist problems are treated without surgery when diagnosed early.
Breaks of the radius or the scaphoid, usually after a fall on an outstretched hand.
Ligament injuries that can cause wrist instability if not treated.
Compression of the median nerve that causes numbness and tingling in the fingers.
Inflammation of the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist, common with repetitive use.
A finger that catches or locks because the tendon can’t glide smoothly.
Joint wear, especially at the base of the thumb, and fluid-filled lumps.
Dr. Zarur examines the strength, motion and sensation of your hand and, when needed, orders X-rays, ultrasound or an MRI. Some wrist fractures, like the scaphoid, don’t show up on the first X-ray, so follow-up matters.
Non-surgical
Splints, rest, physical therapy, medication and, in some cases, injections.
Casting
Immobilization for stable fractures and some ligament injuries.
Minimally invasive surgery
Procedures like carpal tunnel or trigger finger release through small incisions. [Confirm which Dr. Zarur performs.]
Fracture surgery
Plates or screws for displaced fractures, to restore alignment and motion.
Both can cause pain and swelling. Only an exam and an X-ray can tell. If you fell on your hand and the pain doesn’t improve in a few days, get it checked.
The scaphoid is a small bone in the wrist with limited blood supply. If a fracture is missed, it may not heal properly, so it needs careful follow-up.
No. Mild cases often improve with splints at night and activity changes. Surgery is considered when symptoms persist or there is weakness.
It isn’t dangerous, but it can be painful and limiting. It often improves with treatment without surgery.
Yes. Our Tijuana office is minutes from San Diego, and we offer remote review of your imaging before you travel.
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