Pain, numbness, or tingling
Symptoms that affect grip, sleep, work, or routine tasks can be assessed in consultation.
Hand and wrist orthopedic care
Hand and wrist symptoms can affect work, grip, sleep, and everyday tasks.
Pain, numbness, tingling, locking, a lump, weakness, or reduced movement can have different causes. The consultation helps review the symptoms and findings relevant to your case.
Hand and wrist assessmentGuadalajara and ZapopanConsultations from $1,000 MXN
Understanding the concern
A hand or wrist symptom needs a diagnosis before treatment is chosen.
Tendons, nerves, joints, bones, and soft tissues can create overlapping symptoms. The history, examination, and available studies help clarify the problem.
Locking, catching, or a visible lump
Changes in finger movement or a new mass should be described and examined in context.
When to consult
When a hand and wrist symptoms assessment may be useful
These examples do not determine a diagnosis. They may help you decide whether to seek an orthopedic assessment.
Pain, numbness, or tingling
Symptoms that affect grip, sleep, work, or routine tasks can be assessed in consultation.
Locking, catching, or a visible lump
Changes in finger movement or a new mass should be described and examined in context.
Symptoms after an injury
After immediate care when needed, persistent pain, swelling, or movement limits can be reviewed.
What is reviewed
What is reviewed in a hand and wrist symptoms consultation?
The assessment is used to distinguish possible causes and determine which alternatives should be considered next.
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Symptoms and history
How the problem began, how it has changed, and the activities it is limiting are reviewed in consultation.
- 02
Clinical examination
Movement, strength, stability, sensation, and the areas related to the symptoms may be assessed as appropriate.
- 03
Available studies and next steps
X-rays, MRI scans, ultrasound studies, and reports can be reviewed when available; further information may be considered when it is useful.
Your orthopedic specialist
Dr. Carlos Alberto García Águila
Traumatology and Orthopedics
Care for knee, hip, shoulder, hand, wrist, foot and ankle concerns, sports injuries, fractures, and assessment of surgical and non-surgical alternatives.
- Medical Doctor and Midwife, University of Guadalajara (CUCS).
- Medical specialty training at the Antiguo Hospital Civil de Guadalajara.
- Advanced specialty training in Joint Preservation and Joint Replacement Surgery, University of Guadalajara.
- Master’s degree in Advanced Knee Pathology and Surgery, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, Clínica CEMTRO, Madrid.
- Graduate studies in Education, Teaching and Research, Universidad Santander.
Professional license
9397150
Specialty license
15138725
CMOT certification
14/8067/25
Before booking
Frequently asked questions.
01What can cause hand and wrist symptoms?
Symptoms in the same area can have different causes. The history, clinical examination, and available studies help clarify the diagnosis.
02Does it always require surgery?
No. The appropriate option depends on the diagnosis, symptoms, function, and individual circumstances.
03What should I bring to the consultation?
Bring any available images, reports, and information about previous treatments related to your concern.
Immediate care: For a new deformity, severe pain after injury, loss of sensation, a pale or cold hand, or uncontrolled bleeding, seek immediate medical care.
Scheduled consultation: A scheduled consultation is appropriate once an emergency or acute injury has received immediate care when needed.