What We Treat

Hand & Wrist Conditions

A guide to the hand, wrist, and elbow conditions treated by Dr. Todd A. Richards — board-certified, fellowship-trained hand surgeon serving the greater Phoenix area. Select a condition to learn about symptoms, causes, and treatment options.

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Nerve Conditions

Nerve Compression

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Numbness, tingling, and night pain from median nerve compression at the wrist. Surgical and non-surgical options.

Nerve Compression

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Ulnar nerve compression at the elbow causing ring- and small-finger numbness. Decompression and transposition.

Nerve Repair & Reconstruction

Repair of cut or damaged nerves in the hand and wrist to restore sensation and movement.

Tendon Conditions

A finger that catches or locks when bent. Splinting, injections, and release surgery.

De Quervain's Tenosynovitis

Thumb-side wrist pain with gripping and lifting. Splinting, injections, and surgical release.

Lateral epicondylitis — outer-elbow pain. Therapy, PRP, injections, and surgery when needed.

A drooping fingertip from an extensor tendon injury. Splinting and surgical repair.

Fractures & Trauma

Distal radius and other wrist fractures. Casting and surgical fixation to restore alignment.

Finger Fracture

Phalangeal and metacarpal fractures, including surgical fixation when needed.

Replantation & Microsurgery

Microsurgical replantation and reconstruction after amputation or severe hand injury.

Arthritis, Cysts & Contractures

Thumb Arthritis (CMC)

Basal-joint arthritis causing painful pinch and grip. Splinting, injections, and joint reconstruction.

Dupuytren's Contracture

Thickening cords that curl the fingers toward the palm. Needle aponeurotomy, collagenase, and fasciectomy.

Fluid-filled lumps on the wrist or hand. Aspiration and surgical excision.

Ulnar-sided wrist pain from a triangular fibrocartilage complex tear. Arthroscopy and repair.

Urgent & Complex Care

Hand and finger infections are an emergency — prompt drainage and treatment to protect function.

Revision Hand Surgery

Corrective surgery after a prior hand operation that didn't fully resolve the problem.

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