Hands are a critical part of how we manipulate the environment. We rely on our hands for both power and finesse, and struggle to perform a wide variety of tasks when they are painful or injured. Fingertips are especially vulnerable as they contain dense clusters of nerve endings that provide sensory information to our brains. Unfortunately, the complexity of the human hand can make it more prone to injuries. In total, the hand contains 27 unique bones (including the 8 located in the wrist) and a variety of soft tissue structures that connect and control them. Addressing the array of potential injuries and problems in the human hand requires both experience and expertise. The hand specialists at New Mexico Orthopaedics can help you identify and repair problems in your hand of all varieties. If you are interested in
learning more about common hand problems and treatments, please look
at our Patient Education Articles.