Carpal Tunnel Syndrome & Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome (also known as ulnar nerve compression) can lead to persistent pain, tingling, numbness, and weakness in your hands and wrists, significantly affecting daily activities like typing, gripping objects, or even holding a cup of coffee. These conditions arise when the median nerve or ulnar nerve is compressed, often due to repetitive motion, prolonged wrist posture, or underlying health issues such as arthritis or diabetes.

Our experienced specialists focus on precise diagnosis through advanced imaging and nerve conduction studies to pinpoint the source of your discomfort. We offer a range of treatments, from conservative approaches like wrist splints and physical therapy to cutting-edge, minimally invasive carpal tunnel release procedures.

These innovative techniques are designed to relieve pressure on the nerves, reduce recovery time, and restore full hand function quickly and effectively, so you can return to your normal activities without debilitating pain or discomfort.

Fractures

A fracture can disrupt your life instantly, whether it’s caused by a fall, accident, or sports injury. Fractures vary in severity, from minor stress fractures to complex, multi-bone injuries, and each requires precise care for optimal healing.

Our orthopedic specialists provide comprehensive care for all types of fractures, utilizing state-of-the-art imaging technology such as X-rays, CT scans, or MRIs to ensure an accurate diagnosis. Depending on the complexity of your injury, we create personalized treatment plans that may include casting, bracing, splinting, or surgical intervention to properly align and stabilize the broken bones. For complex fractures, our surgical expertise ensures that even the most challenging injuries are treated effectively.

Throughout your recovery process, we focus on not only healing the fracture but also on restoring strength, mobility, and function through tailored rehabilitation programs, helping you regain your quality of life as quickly and safely as possible.

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

Children are naturally active, which often leads to bumps, bruises, and sometimes, more serious injuries that require specialized care. Whether it’s a playground fall or a sports-related injury, our orthopedic team is here to help.

We understand that treating young patients requires a unique approach, combining expert care with compassion and age-appropriate communication. Our team provides a wide range of services, including fracture management and specialized surgical interventions when necessary. Using advanced imaging and minimally invasive techniques, we aim to minimize discomfort and ensure a smooth and swift recovery.

Additionally, we work closely with families to educate them about their child’s condition and treatment options, offering guidance to keep kids safe and healthy as they return to their favorite activities confidently.

Trigger Finger & Trigger Thumb Treatment

Trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis, is a condition that can cause pain, stiffness, and a locking or snapping sensation in your fingers, making tasks like gripping, writing, or even buttoning a shirt difficult and frustrating. This condition occurs when the tendon in your finger becomes inflamed and cannot glide smoothly through its surrounding sheath.

Our expert team offers a full range of treatment options tailored to the severity of your trigger finger. We begin with conservative methods such as rest, splinting, physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, or corticosteroid injections to reduce inflammation and improve movement. For more advanced cases where non-invasive treatments are not sufficient, we provide trigger finger release surgery, a precise, minimally invasive, and local anesthetic procedure that releases the constricted tendon sheath and restores smooth, reduced pain during finger motion.

With our patient-centered approach, we aim to ensure you regain full use of your hand and fingers, allowing you to return to daily activities without limitations. We are committed to your recovery and improving your overall quality of life.

Tendon Ruptures

Dr. Torrez specializes in the surgical repair of significant tendon ruptures, ensuring patients regain function and mobility.

Achilles Tendon Rupture:

An Achilles tendon rupture is a debilitating injury often sustained during sports or sudden, forceful movements, leading to severe pain and difficulty walking. Dr. Torrez performs advanced surgical techniques to reattach the torn Achilles tendon, promoting optimal healing and restoring strength and range of motion.

Distal Biceps Rupture:

A distal biceps rupture occurs when the bicep tendon tears away from the bone at the elbow, typically from heavy lifting or unexpected force. This injury causes pain, bruising, and weakness in arm rotation and flexion. Dr. Torrez is highly skilled in surgically repairing distal biceps ruptures, meticulously reattaching the tendon to its anatomical insertion point to recover full arm strength and functionality.