Hand and Wrist surgery EXPERTS OF SAN ANTONIO, tx

Is your hand pain preventing you from cooking, working, typing, or enjoying your favorite hobbies?

Your hands and wrists are essential for nearly every daily activity, and when pain or injury gets in the way, life can feel frustrating. At Ortho San Antonio, our fellowship-trained hand and wrist specialists provide advanced treatment options, including surgery, to help you regain function and restore quality of life.

Conditions That May Require Hand & Wrist Surgery

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When Is Hand & Wrist Surgery Recommended?

Surgery is often recommended when:

  • Pain continues despite therapy, bracing, or injections

  • Loss of mobility limits daily activities

  • Persistent numbness or tingling affects function

  • Imaging shows severe joint or structural damage

Our team always explores non-surgical options first, but when surgery is the best path forward, you can feel confident you’re in expert hands.

Types of Hand & Wrist Surgeries We Perform

At Ortho San Antonio, our surgeons offer a wide range of procedures, from minimally invasive techniques to complex reconstructions:

  • Carpal Tunnel Release – Relieves pressure on the median nerve

  • Wrist Arthroscopy – Minimally invasive approach to diagnose and treat joint problems

  • Tendon & Ligament Repair – Restores movement and stability

  • Joint Replacement or Fusion – Reduces pain from advanced arthritis

  • Fracture Repair – Realigns broken bones for proper healing

  • Nerve Surgery – Addresses compression or injury for improved sensation and strength

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Benefits of Hand & Wrist Surgery

For many patients, surgery offers life-changing relief:

  • Reduced or eliminated pain

  • Restored grip strength and mobility

  • Ability to return to daily activities like cooking, typing, sports, and hobbies

  • Protection against long-term damage and loss of function

If you’ve been living with chronic discomfort, our San Antonio hand surgeons can help you move forward with confidence.

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What to Expect From Recovery

Recovery depends on the type of surgery, but most patients can expect:

  • Outpatient or same-day surgery in many cases

  • Initial rest and protective splinting or casting

  • Guided rehabilitation with certified hand therapists

  • Gradual return of strength and mobility over weeks to months

We’ll create a personalized recovery plan to support your healing and long-term outcomes.

Helping Patients Regain Hand Function

Dr. Jones understands the worry patients feel when their hands no longer function as they should. He takes a compassionate, solution-focused approach, listening to concerns, identifying the underlying issue, and building a treatment plan designed to restore comfort and mobility. While every case is unique, his goal is always the same: to improve hand function so patients can return to the activities that matter most.

Meet Our hand and wrist Specialists

Dr. Brandon Stein Ortho San Antonio Texas Hand and Wrist

Dr. brandon Stein

Board-Eligible Orthopedic Hand Surgeon

Dr. Michael Jones Ortho San Antonio Texas Hand and Wrist

Dr. Michael Jones

Board Certified Orthopedic Hand Surgeon

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