Hand

At North Texas Orthopedics & Spine Center, our specialty-trained hand doctors, Dr. Kristen Fleager, Dr. Steven Niedermeier, and Dr. Pat Peters are recognized experts in the diagnosis and treatment of hand injuries and conditions, including trigger finger, Dupuytren's disease, and nerve injuries. Having undergone extensive training specifically in the hand and upper extremity, including the wrist and elbow, our hand specialists are dedicated to providing orthopedic care that is exclusively focused on the patient and their individual needs.

/ Signs You Need a Hand Doctor's Strength of Experience

If you are suffering from any of the following symptoms, you may have a hand injury or condition:

  • Hand and wrist pain in addition to forearm pain
  • Numbness, tingling, or throbbing
  • Pain when squeezing or grabbing an item
  • Swelling or discomfort
  • Inability to bend or straighten your fingers

Wrist and hand pain, as well as any of the above symptoms, can have a significant impact on your daily life. If you are experiencing any of those symptoms for more than a few days or if your wrist or hand pain worsens, you should schedule an appointment with a wrist or hand surgeon or doctor. The surgeon or doctor may diagnose you with one of the following injuries or conditions:

  • A hand or finger deformity
  • A type of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Dupuytren's disease
  • Fracture, such as a finger fracture
  • Ganglion cyst
  • Mallet finger
  • Sports-related injury
  • Sprain
  • Tendon or ligament injury
  • Trigger finger

No matter what your ailment is, our wrist and hand doctors at North Texas Orthopedics & Spine Center have the strength of experience to get you back to the activities you love.

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/ North Texas Orthopedics & Spine Center: The Strength of Experience

We always have been and always will be here to provide our patients with the exceptional, compassionate bone, joint, muscle, tendon, and ligament care they need. Using our strength of experience, we will create an individualized treatment plan that keeps you moving and gets you back to the activities you love.

Whether you have arthritis, a fracture, or carpal tunnel syndrome, our entire orthopedic practice is here for you—from our hand specialists and sports medicine doctors to our physician assistants and physical therapists. We will be by your side the whole way and remain there until you no longer need our care.

If you are ready to experience the expertise of our hand doctors, call us today at (817) 481-2121 or use the button below to request an appointment online. We offer two state-of-the-art facilities—Grapevine and Keller/Alliance.

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