Hand

At Kansas Joint & Spine Specialists, our specialty-trained hand doctors in Wichita are experts in providing evaluation and treatment for hand injuries and conditions.

Specialty-trained hand doctors have completed advanced education in the hand, including the multitude of issues and injuries that can affect it. While the treatments they offer may include hand surgery, there are also many treatment options hand specialists perform that do not involve surgery.

Hand and wrist pain due to repetitive stress injuries is a common condition and one reason people seek out hand doctors. These tendon injuries occur often because many people use their hands frequently throughout the day, performing challenging and repetitious tasks, whether it is using tools that vibrate, typing on a computer, preparing food, or moving and handling heavy objects.

Hand doctors and surgeons also frequently help people with upper extremity arthritis, including arthritis of the hands and wrists. The treatment options can vary, depending on each individual patient. For instance, physical therapy may be helpful on its own for one patient, but it could work better with medication for another. Hand surgery may also be a good option for an arthritis patient.

Hand Symptoms of Concern

These experiences and symptoms can be related to hand and wrist problems and may be familiar to you:

Common Hand Conditions & Injuries

A hand doctor or surgeon may diagnose you with one of the following hand or wrist injuries or conditions:

Exceptional Hand Care at Kansas Joint & Spine Specialists

When you visit Kansas Joint & Spine Specialists in Wichita, you’ll meet with our specialty-trained hand doctors, Dr. Kellis Bulleigh or Dr. Ryan Livermore. Our hand experts treat patients just like you, helping restore them to better health and an improved quality of life. They not only provide medical care and patient education, but they also have a deep understanding of the challenges patients with hand issues face and know how to listen to and address your questions and concerns.

It's important to know that our hand doctors always strive to recommend a nonsurgical treatment option first. Through their diagnostic process, they will be able to determine if a nonoperative treatment plan, such as physical therapy or medication, will be the best approach.

However, if surgery is needed, our hand surgeons will apply their advanced skills to perform the surgery, using our state-of-the-art technology. Whether you’re undergoing trigger finger release or another hand procedure, they’ll be with you every step of the way, from your first consultation at our office, during your surgical procedure, and through your recovery and rehabilitation.