The Hand Center includes a variety of specialists who offer evaluation, treatment, and coordination of care based on the unique needs of each patient.
The Hospital of Central Connecticut Hand Center assists adults with new wrist and hand pain, as well as injury. The center includes a variety of specialists who offer evaluation, treatment, and coordination of care based on the unique needs of each patient.
Access
The Hand Center offers exceptional access for patients with same-day or next-day appointments Monday through Friday. Patients in need of physical therapy or imaging services can receive their care just down the hall – all under one roof.
Coordinated care
A program coordinator assists patients in coordinating their care. Patients have their follow-up or specialty appointments booked before leaving the Hand Center.
Individualized care plans
Every patient receives individualized treatment or referrals based on their specific needs, ensuring the best management of symptoms.
Conditions treated
Hand Center clinicians are experts in treating a variety of conditions that may cause hand and wrist pain, such as:
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Injuries
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Fractures
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Contractures
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Ganglion cysts
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Tendon injuries
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Trigger Finger
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Trigger finger is a common hand condition that affects approximately 9 million Americans. Trigger finger happens when the tendon in the affected finger becomes swollen, causing that finger to bend with difficulty or get stuck in a bent position. This can cause stiffness or discomfort and prevent someone from doing normal, routine activities.
The Hospital of Central Connecticut is the first in the state to use a device that helps alleviate symptoms of trigger finger for patients. Sonex Health’s UltraGuideTFR™ is used in conjunction with real-time ultrasound guidance to perform trigger finger release (TFR) procedures. Doctors perform the procedure under local anesthesia through a small hand incision, which may be closed without sutures. This allows a faster recovery for patients – allowing them to return to work and other activities in a matter of days, versus weeks with traditional trigger finger surgery.
Specialists
The Hospital of Central Connecticut Hand Center provides patients direct connections to a variety of specialists, including:
- Board-certified hand surgeons
- Emergency medicine
- Physical therapy
- Interventional radiology
- Radiology
- Occupational Therapy