Hand Injuries: Sports Medicine Care

We've seen firsthand how hand pain and weakness can derail everything, not just your game, but your daily life. We also know that what starts out as a small issue can, over time, worsen and become a bigger issue if you don't address it properly.

Hand and wrist injuries in athletes require highly specialized care. The structures involved are small, precise, and deeply interconnected, which means getting the diagnosis right matters enormously.

That's why at U-M Health Sports Medicine we look at the whole picture when planning your care. Our team has the experience to figure out exactly what's going on and create a plan that works for you. This may include nonsurgical treatment or surgery, based on what’s right for you. Either way, we’ll help you understand your options and guide you through every step.

Your Treatment Plan

We customize your treatment based on your specific injury and make sure the approach fits your needs for your sport. Treatment will vary but can include nonsurgical or surgical options.

Nonsurgical Options

• Training load management and activity modifications
• Bracing or supportive gear
• Injections or pain management therapies
• Cutting-edge orthobiologic treatments

Surgical Options When Needed

If nonsurgical treatments don't provide relief, or your injury is too severe, we offer advanced surgical techniques including:

• Fracture fixation
• Ligament reconstruction
• Tendon repair
• Joint stabilization
• Nerve decompression

Rehabilitation

Treating an injury is more than just repair, it's about rebuilding and developing new approaches to movement. Every treatment plan includes rehabilitation designed to restore your ability and help you regain, even improve, your range of motion and strength.

Your treatment plan is about more than your injury. It's about getting you back in the game confidently and safely.