The hand is an intricate and highly specialized structure composed of bones, tendons, ligaments, and nerves that work together to provide strength, precision, and dexterity. It allows us to perform everything from powerful grips to delicate, fine motor tasks. Because of its complexity and constant use, the hand is vulnerable to a wide range of conditions, including injuries, nerve disorders, arthritis, and overuse syndromes.
In this section, you will find a curated collection of expert articles, educational videos, and real patient testimonials focused on hand conditions and advanced treatment options. Guided by Dr. Alejandro Badia, our approach combines precise diagnosis with innovative surgical and non-surgical solutions designed to restore function and improve quality of life. Whether you are experiencing pain, numbness, or reduced mobility, our goal is to help you regain full use of your hand through specialized, world-class care.
Common Conditions of the Hand
Scared of Hand Surgery? Dupuytren’s Patient Journey
Scared of hand surgery? Patient with Dupuytren's traveled from the Cayman Islands to Miami, FL & shares her experience https://youtu.be/LS7NrzLiLtE Laura suffered with a condition called dupuytren's contracture in which...
Hand Pain? …Don’t Downplay It
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is metabolic: Hand pain? Don't downplay it. Diario Reforma/ Israel Sanchez Tonight, for the third time this week, she woke up again with that tingling and numbness...
What is a Ganglion Cyst?
A ganglion cyst is a tumor or swelling on top of a joint or the covering of a tendon (tissue that connects muscle to bone). It looks like a sac...
What Causes Hand Deformities in Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that damages joints and ligaments when the immune system attacks the body’s own tissues.While the inflammation caused by RA can occur throughout your...
Hand Pain: Video Content
Engage with informative videos delving into the intricacies of hand discomfort, exploring its diverse causes and effective remedies. From expert interviews elucidating underlying conditions to step-by-step guides on therapeutic exercises, these videos offer valuable insights to empower you in managing and preventing hand pain.
Colombian Patient Relieved of Carpal Tunnel/Trigger Finger with Endoscopic Surgery
Related Articles to Pain in the Hand
Explore diverse topics encompassing the intricacies of hand discomfort, from understanding the root causes to practical strategies for relief. Uncover insights into recognizing early signs, implementing ergonomic adjustments, and discovering tailored exercises to alleviate discomfort. Our articles provide a roadmap to navigate through the complexities of hand pain, empowering you with actionable advice and expert perspectives. Whether you seek preventative measures or in-depth knowledge on specific conditions, our articles serve as a valuable resource to foster better hand health.
Types of Hand Deformities Caused by RA
Individuals with RA may experience different types of hand conditions, depending on the rate and manner in which their joints and ligaments deteriorate due to the disease. “All of these...
US Hand Surgeon Helps T&T Patients
Respected American hand surgeon Dr Alejandro Badia visited T&T recently to give patients with particularly serious conditions the benefit of an expertise that does not exist here. His recollection of...
What’s Really Causing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
By Sanctuary magazine staff Carpal tunnel, which is a common nerve compression disorder causing pain, tingling and numbness in the wrist, hand and fingers, is an occupational disease, right? "Wrong,”...
Are You Suffering From Hand, Wrist, Elbow, Or Shoulder Pain?
Alejandro Badia, MD, F.A.C.S., a renowned hand and upper extremity surgeon from the United States and former president of the International Society for Sport Traumatology of the Hand (ISSPORTH), will...
Endoscopic Procedure for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Fast Recovery with Less Pain
The Abaconian Staff According to the National Institutes of Health, carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common wrist conditions that exist with over 3 million cases reported yearly....
Arthroscopic Resection of Dorsal Wrist Ganglia and Treatment of Recurrences
Dorsal Wrist Ganglia Article in The Journal of Hand Surgery British & European Volume · March 2000 The arthroscopic resection of dorsal ganglia of the wrist is a new technique...
Corrective osteotomy of distal radius malunion
Corrective osteotomy of dorsally malunited fractures of the distal radius via the extended FCR approach DOI:10.1016/S0363-5023(03)80303-9 Cite this article: Orbay, Jorge & Indriago, Igor & Badia, Alejandro & Khouri, Roger &...
A New Perspective for the Distal Radius Fracture
The Extended Flexor Carpi Radialis Approach: A New Perspective for the Distal Radius Fracture Article in Techniques in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery · January 2002 Abstract: Until recently, buttress...
