Whether from an accident, overuse, or sports, an injury to your hand, wrist, elbow, or shoulder can make carrying out your day-to-day activities difficult. The orthopaedic surgeons at Town Center Orthopaedic Associates in Reston and Centreville, Virginia, specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of upper extremity injury. They develop individualized treatment plans aimed at healing your upper extremity injury to improve the quality of life. Call the office or schedule an appointment online today.
An upper extremity injury includes any injury that involves the hand, wrist, elbow, or shoulder. The experienced team at Town Center Orthopaedic Associates includes physicians that evaluate and treat a wide array of disorders that affect the upper extremities, including:
Orthopaedic subspecialization of upper extremity injuries has become an integral factor in maximizing functional outcomes.
Seeking the specialists at Town Center Orthopaedic Associates ensures you get the best possible care for a full recovery.
The orthopaedic experts at Town Center Orthopaedic Associates conduct comprehensive evaluations to diagnose an upper extremity injury.
During the exam, your provider asks detailed questions about your injury, including how it happened, the type of symptoms you experience, and the activities that worsen your symptoms.
Your provider then examines your upper extremity and may request diagnostic testing to confirm or rule out a diagnosis. Town Center Orthopaedic Associates is a full-service orthopaedic practice and performs X-rays in-house.
Your orthopaedic expert at Town Center Orthopaedic Associates develops personalized treatment plans for your upper extremity injury based on the type of injury you have, the underlying cause, the severity of your injury, and your usual activities.
When possible, the team at Town Center Orthopaedic Associates takes a conservative approach to care and your treatment plan may include:
The expert team also performs surgical procedures when needed, including minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures that involve the use of an arthroscope to help guide the procedure to minimize incision size, recovery time, and post-surgical pain.
When surgical intervention is needed, the team recommends physical therapy following surgery to help restore function and mobility to the affected upper extremity injury.
To schedule an evaluation to discuss your upper extremity treatment options, call Town Center Orthopaedic Associates, or request an appointment through the online booking tool today.
