Hand and Wrist Experts in Myrtle Beach and Conway

There are many orthopedic problems that can affect your hand and wrist, causing pain and making it difficult to complete even the simplest tasks. At Conway Medical Center, we’re experts at treating these issues and getting your hand back to its full range of function.

Hand and Wrist Conditions Treated at Conway Medical Center

Some of the conditions we treat include:

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

This is a common condition among office workers or anyone who regularly participates in repetitive tasks. Carpal tunnel syndrome causes numbness, pain and tingling in the hand. It typically gets worse over time, which is why early diagnosis is critical.

It occurs when the major nerve of your hand is compressed. This nerve travels through the carpal tunnel, which is the passageway of bone and ligaments at your wrist.

While splints and medication can help relieve these symptoms, surgery is sometimes needed to completely correct the problem.

At Conway Medical Center, our board certified orthopedic surgeons in Horry County have successfully treated hundreds of area residents, giving them relief from the consistent pain and tingling from carpal tunnel syndrome.
Trauma to the hand
Fractures and Sprains
We treat:

Sprains

Metacarpal fractures (fractures to the bones that connect your wrist to your fingers)

Scaphoid fractures (fractures to the thumb side of the wrist)

Other broken bones in the hand

Radial fractures (breaks to the larger of your forearm bones)
Tendonitis or Arthritis of the Hand
Dupuytren’s Contracture
What is Dupuytren’s Contracture?

This condition occurs when you can’t fully extend your finger. It’s caused by a problem with the fascia in your palm. Fascia is a layer of tissue that is located in the palm and fingers, found just underneath the skin. When the fascia tightens or thickens, it creates issues with finger extension.

Fortunately, this condition is easily treated by our experienced orthopedic surgeons who are experts in all disorders of the hand and fingers.
Trigger Finger
Ganglion Cysts
Other Conditions of the Hand and Wrist
This is not a complete list of all the conditions we treat. We’re also experts in relieving:

Pain and redness in the palm or fingers

Feelings of grating or grinding

Extension injuries

Joint arthritis

Nerve problems or injuries

Thumb arthritis

See Why Our Orthopedic Doctors in Horry County are the Regional Experts in Treating Conditions of the Hand and Wrist

If you are having consistent pain in your hand and wrist, or if you’ve had an accident or injury, please contact our team of orthopedic specialists in Conway, SC. We’ve combined state-of-the-art surgical techniques with compassionate care to become the regional leader in orthopedic services in Horry County, Myrtle Beach and the surrounding region.

Let Us Fix Your Hand and Wrist Pain

Don’t let hand and wrist pain keep you from the everyday activities that are vital for functioning well. We would consider it a privilege to care for you. Contact us today.

For more information about disorders of the hand or wrist, visit the website for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

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Dr. Erica Umpierrez

Fellowship trained in Hand and Wrist and Upper Extremity at the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center

Erica Umpierrez, MD is a fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity surgeon who specializes in all conditions of the arm, including fractures, arthritis, tendon disorders, sports injuries, and nerve compression or damage. She is trained in arthroscopy, minimally invasive surgical approaches, and microvascular surgery. Dr. Umpierrez adopts a personal approach to each patient, taking time to understand them in order to develop a collaborative treatment plan that addresses their individual goals. After completing her orthopaedic residency at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, she pursued subspecialty training in hand, upper extremity, and microvascular surgery at the prestigious Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center.

Hand and Wrist Experts in Myrtle Beach and Conway

Hand and Wrist Conditions Treated at Conway Medical Center

What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

What is Dupuytren’s Contracture?

What is Trigger Finger?

What are Ganglion Cysts?

See Why Our Orthopedic Doctors in Horry County are the Regional Experts in Treating Conditions of the Hand and Wrist

Let Us Fix Your Hand and Wrist Pain

We’re Here for You!

Dr. Erica Umpierrez

Fellowship trained in Hand and Wrist and Upper Extremity at the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center

We provide the best care in our area, state, and nation