Hand Conditions

The hand consists of many bones and joints, as well as ligaments, tendons muscles, nerves, and cartilage, that work together to perform routine and complex tasks. The frequency with which we move our hands makes them predisposed to overuse and injury. this can significantly impact our daily lives. Activities at home, work, or sports can leads to tendonitis, arthritis, or carpal tunnel syndrome.

Common Symptoms treated by Dr. Nowak:

  • Thumb or joint pain
  • Pain flexing or extending fingers
  • hands or fingers tingling
  • Hands or wrist pain
  • Cysts on the wrist or fingers
  • Joint swelling or stiffness
  • Radiating pain from elbow to wrist or hand

Hand Care

Arthroscopic or mini-open procedures are offered for the following conditions:  carpal tunnel syndrome, fractures, arthritis, mallet finger and trigger finger.

We Treat The Following Conditions

Shoulder

Adhesive Capsulitis (frozen shoulder)
Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tears
Bursitis
Tendinitis
Calcific Tendinitis
Labral Tears
Impingement Syndrome
Snapping Scapula Syndrome
Shoulder Instability/ Dislocations
A/C Sprains
Fractures
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Knee

Tendinitis
Bursitis
Meniscal Tears
ACL Reconstruction
Collateral Ligament Tears
Patella Pain
Patella Instability
Quadriceps rupture

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Elbow

Golfers Elbow
Tennis Elbow
Biceps Tendinitis/Rupture
Loose Bodies
Nerve Compression

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Hand

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Mallet Finger
Trigger Finger
Arthritis
Fractures

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First Visit

  • Remember to register on the patient portal with Athena prior to your first visit
  • Kindly bring your license, healthcare cards at your first visit.
  • Wear shorts for lower extremity evaluation and a tank top or loose-fitting shirt for upper extremity evaluations
  • All patients are required to follow our posted Covoid-19 protocol including wearing a mask.