At AICA Orthopedics, we diagnose and treat the full range of hand and wrist problems, from carpal tunnel and trigger finger to fractures, tendon tears, and arthritis. These joints handle nearly everything you do, so pain, numbness, or weakness here shows up fast in daily life. Most of what we see is treated without surgery. When an operation is the right step, our surgeons choose the approach that restores strength and fine-motor control with the least disruption. Whether your injury came from a car accident, a fall, or years of repetitive strain, you can count on same-day appointments and expert care across our multiple Metro Atlanta locations.
The hand and wrist pack bones, tendons, ligaments, and nerves into a small, densely connected space, so treating an injury well often takes more than one specialist. At AICA, orthopedic hand surgeons work alongside neurologists, physical therapists, and pain management specialists, each handling the part of your injury they know best:
Our Atlanta orthopedic doctors are board-certified in treating musculoskeletal conditions and accident injuries, and 60+ physicians across specialties means the right expert is available without a referral elsewhere.
The hand and wrist are built for precision, not for absorbing force, which is why they are among the most commonly injured parts of the body and among the most often ignored. A wrist that aches after a fall or a finger that catches when you bend it can seem minor, so people wait. But these joints depend on tendons gliding smoothly and nerves passing through narrow tunnels, and a small problem in that tight space tends to worsen with use rather than settle. A distal radius fracture that heals slightly out of line, or a carpal tunnel left compressed too long, can leave lasting weakness. Getting seen early is what keeps a fixable problem from becoming a permanent one.
Pain that fades in a day or two usually isn’t a concern. Have an orthopedic specialist at AICA look at your hand or wrist if you have:
A hand or wrist injury after a car accident deserves prompt attention, since bracing against the wheel or dashboard transfers a large amount of force through these small joints in an instant.
AICA’s orthopedic specialists diagnose and repair the full range of hand and wrist injuries:
The right treatment, or the decision to avoid surgery, begins with an accurate diagnosis. AICA performs imaging and nerve testing on site, which eliminates outside referrals and delays in results. Nerve testing carries particular importance in the hand and wrist, where symptoms frequently originate from a compressed nerve rather than damaged bone. Our diagnostic tools include:
Most hand and wrist problems improve without an operation, and we start there whenever the injury allows:
When those steps stop producing progress, or the injury clearly requires a repair, we walk you through the surgical options that fit your diagnosis.
The procedure depends on which structure is damaged and how severe the injury is. Many repairs are done through small incisions or endoscopically, which usually means less pain and a faster return to using the hand.
Your care starts with a consultation where an AICA orthopedic specialist reviews your imaging, explains what’s damaged, and walks through every option before anything gets scheduled. Most hand and wrist procedures are outpatient. Depending on the repair, you may be under general anesthesia or a regional block that numbs only the arm. We explain the benefits, the recovery timeline, and the risks up front, so the decision stays yours.
Because one hand will be out of use for a while, a little preparation goes a long way:
Recovery is guided by hand therapy more than by rest. These joints stiffen quickly, so most plans move you into gentle, protected motion early to keep the tendons gliding and the joints mobile while the repair heals. General timelines by procedure:
Our physical therapists guide you through exercises that rebuild grip, pinch, and range of motion while protecting the repair, and coordinate directly with your surgeon so your progress is tracked from the operating room to your last appointment.
For patients injured in an accident that wasn’t their fault, eligible care often comes with no out-of-pocket cost, because AICA bills the claim, not you.
Orthopedic hand surgeons, neurologists, physical therapists, and pain management specialists work in the same practice at AICA, so your diagnosis, surgery, and hand therapy run as one process instead of a chain of referrals. For patients hurt in a car accident, we document the injury thoroughly for your records and your claim. That coordinated care is backed by more than 15,000 verified Google reviews, same-day appointments, 24/7 doctor access, and multiple Metro Atlanta locations.
If hand pain, wrist weakness, or numbness is getting in the way of everyday tasks, the first step is finding out whether surgery is even necessary, since often it is not. Our Atlanta orthopedic team will diagnose the cause with on-site imaging and recommend the least invasive path back to a working, pain-free hand. Schedule a consultation today or call (404) 855-2141.
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