At Kimball Health Services, we offer state-of-the-art facilities and surgical and nonsurgical treatment for conditions affecting your hand, wrist, and elbow. Whether your hand, wrist, or elbow condition is urgent due to an injury, painful because of overuse, or keeping you from doing everyday things, our team welcomes you to seek help.Â
The proper functioning of your hands, wrists, and elbows is necessary to perform most everyday activities. Your hands require sensations and movements, such as joint motion, tendon gliding, and muscle contraction, to perform these activities.
Repeated motions, overuse, injury, pressure on nerves, and tendon rupture can affect your hands, wrists, and elbows, making it difficult to move or use them.Â
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a condition affecting the nerve that controls sensation and movement in your hand. CTS is the most common form of entrapment neuropathy, where peripheral nerves are compressed or squeezed.Â
In the United States, CTS affects 1-5% of the population, with a higher incidence in females. It can impact one or both wrists.Â
Without proper treatment, CTS can significantly impact your life, causing severe damage to the median nerve. This can result in permanent numbness and lasting weakness in affected muscles.
At Kimball Health Services, we offer personalized diagnostic care and both non-surgical and surgical treatments for your condition. If you're experiencing pain in your wrist, schedule an appointment for comprehensive and tailored care.
Cubital tunnel syndrome or ulnar nerve entrapment is caused by increased pressure or irritation of the ulnar nerve. The condition can cause pain, tingling, and weakness in your hand, fingers, and elbow.Â
The ulnar nerve is located near the skin’s surface in the elbow region and is commonly known as the "funny bone." It provides sensory input to the little finger and part of the ring finger and controls the strength of grip for the hand.
Factors such as repetitive elbow bending, prolonged pressure on the elbow, and direct injury or trauma can lead to cubital tunnel syndrome. Cubital tunnel syndrome is initially addressed with non-surgical methods. If proven ineffective, surgical interventions might be suggested.
Tendon rupture in your hand, wrist, or elbows occurs due to trauma, injuries, age, and excessive strain. Tendons are strong tissue cords linking muscles to bones. When muscles tighten, tendons pull on bones, allowing you to make movements.Â
A rupture in the tendon can affect your ability to move and use the hand, wrist, or elbow. Tendon repair may be needed when the tendons get ruptured, torn, or damaged. It can fix damaged or torn tendons and help restore movement in the affected part.
Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a condition that causes pain and inflammation in your elbow that typically results from overuse. This condition usually develops due to repeated motions of the wrist and arm, which damage your tissue.
Rest, pain medicines, and physical therapy usually help relieve tennis elbow. In severe cases, medical procedures, such as a shot or surgery, can help treat it.
At Kimball Health Services, we can help if you are experiencing symptoms of a tennis elbow, which can include pain, stiffness, or inflammation. Our team of orthopedics and plastic, reconstructive, and hand surgeons provides specialized treatment designed for your condition.Â
Radial tunnel syndrome is a condition characterized by pain and discomfort in your forearm and elbow caused by compression of the radial nerve. This nerve runs down the length of your arm and into the hand, controlling movement and sensation in the triceps and extending into the wrist and fingers.
At Kimball Health Services, our board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Jeffery MacMillan, provides comprehensive care for radial tunnel syndrome, beginning with non-surgical options such as personalized physical therapy, ergonomic recommendations, and pain management. When conservative treatments are insufficient, surgery may be recommended to relieve pressure on the radial nerve.
Ganglion cysts are fluid-filled sacs that commonly develop along the tendons or joints of your wrists or hands. They can also appear on your ankles and feet. These lumps can vary in size and often become more prominent with repetitive joint movement.
At Kimball Health Services, our orthopedic team led by our board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jeffery MacMillan, provides personalized care to address the discomfort and functional limitations caused by ganglion cysts. He performs a comprehensive diagnosis to determine the best course of action, whether it involves non-surgical options like aspiration or surgical removal of these cysts.
At Kimball Health Services, we offer both nonsurgical and surgical treatment options based on the diagnosis and severity of your hand, wrist, and elbow condition. Our focus is to effectively treat your condition by relieving pain, restoring function, and improving your hand, wrist, and elbow health.
Kimball Health Services provides nonsurgical treatment for conditions affecting the ​​hand, wrist, and elbow. Nonsurgical treatment is highly effective in relieving pain, restoring function, and improving quality of life.Â
Our orthopedic and plastic, reconstructive, and hand team provides specialized consultations, accurate diagnoses, and personalized treatments tailored to your condition. Throughout the nonsurgical treatment process, we foster open communication with you to effectively manage the condition and optimize hand, wrist, and elbow health.
At Kimball Health Services, we provide expert and advanced surgical treatment options for ​​hand, wrist, and elbow conditions. The type of surgeries performed depends on factors such as the nature and severity of the condition, your overall health and lifestyle, and the improvement seen with nonsurgical treatment options.
Surgical treatment can alleviate pain and improve the hand, wrist, or elbow function while also providing faster recovery and long-lasting results. Our team aims to develop open communication with you so you can make informed decisions and effectively manage your condition.
Limb salvage is a surgical procedure aimed at saving a limb that has been severely damaged by injury, infection, or disease. The primary goal is to avoid amputation and preserve as much function as possible, allowing you to maintain mobility and participate in daily activities.
This approach involves various treatments focused on reconstructing a functional limb and preventing amputation after serious damage. While the aim is to preserve as much of the limb as possible, it's important to note that the limb may not regain its original strength.
Limb salvage can significantly improve a patient's quality of life, helping to avoid the complications associated with amputation. At Kimball Health Services, our expert orthopedic and plastic & reconstructive surgeons work together to salvage your limb and preserve its function.Â
We offer specialized and personalized care tailored to your specific needs, ensuring the best possible outcome for your condition.Â
If you are experiencing significant pain and discomfort in the hand, wrist, or elbow, contact Kimball Health Services for a detailed consultation and treatment plan. If left untreated, conditions affecting your hand, wrist, and elbow can interfere with daily activities and affect your quality of life.
As one of the top critical access hospitals in the nation, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
In case of an emergency, call 911 or walk into our emergency department anytime. For appointments, call us at 308-235-1966 or fill out our online form. We're here for you whenever you need us.Â
