Hand

For over three decades, Shoreline Orthopaedics has proudly delivered comprehensive, compassionate, and state-of-the-art orthopaedic care to the communities of West Michigan. Throughout those years, we’ve earned a reputation for medical excellence, integrity, and genuine dedication to every patient’s well-being. That tradition of trusted care continues with our hand specialists, who bring focused skill and experience to each patient they treat.

A hand doctor specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of injuries and conditions that affect the hand and fingers. These highly trained specialists address everything from fractures and lacerations to tendon injuries, arthritis, nerve conditions, and overuse disorders. Many hand doctors also have advanced training in microsurgery and upper extremity anatomy, allowing for precise and effective care of this intricate area of the body.

At Shoreline Orthopaedics, our hand specialists offer exceptional care for both acute injuries and chronic conditions. Whether your symptoms are the result of an accident, repetitive motion, or gradual wear over time, we are here to help you regain comfort, mobility, and function.

Signs of a Hand Injury or Condition

Pain or dysfunction in your hand or fingers can be a sign of an underlying issue that should be evaluated by a hand specialist near you. You may benefit from a consultation with a hand doctor if you experience:

  • Persistent or sharp hand pain
  • Swelling, stiffness, or limited range of motion
  • Numbness or tingling sensations
  • Trouble gripping, pinching, or manipulating small objects
  • Clicking or locking of the fingers
  • Visible deformities or misalignment
  • Discomfort that lingers or worsens over time

Our hand specialists diagnose and treat a broad spectrum of hand conditions and injuries, including:

  • Arthritis of the fingers or thumb (CMC joint)
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Complex regional pain syndrome
  • De Quervain’s tenosynovitis
  • Dupuytren’s contracture
  • Finger fractures or dislocations
  • Lacerations or soft-tissue injuries
  • Nerve injuries
  • Tendon injuries (flexor or extensor)
  • Trigger finger

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Orthopaedic Urgent Care

Injuries don’t wait, and neither should you. We proudly offer same-day appointments and walk-ins for children and adults with sudden orthopaedic injuries, such as:

  • Dislocations
  • Simple fractures
  • Sprained ligaments and strained muscles or tendons
  • Wrist, forearm, and lower extremity injuries

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Superior Access to Exceptional Hand Care

At Shoreline Orthopaedics, our team of specialty-trained orthopaedic specialists, surgeons, and advanced practice providers works together to deliver outstanding care at every stage of your treatment and recovery. From your first appointment to your final follow-up, we focus on developing a treatment plan that supports your recovery and activity goals to enhance your quality of life.

Whenever possible, our doctors first recommend nonsurgical treatments such as splinting, physical therapy, activity modification, and corticosteroid injections. When surgery is necessary, our expert hand surgeons are experienced in a variety of advanced procedures, including tendon and nerve repair, arthroscopy, and minimally invasive release procedures, like trigger finger release. Our goal is to help you return to your daily activities with strength, flexibility, and confidence.

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Patient Education Center

Empower your recovery with knowledge. Our patient education center offers helpful resources on conditions, treatments, and wellness to support your health every step of the way.

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