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    Hand & Wrist Pain Treatment Without Surgery in Marbella

    Your hands and wrists are essential for almost everything you do - from writing and cooking to exercising and working. When pain, stiffness or numbness strikes this area, even the simplest daily tasks become challenging and exhausting.

    At CellOrtho Marbella, we offer non-surgical orthobiologic treatments for a range of hand and wrist conditions. Many patients come to us after cortisone injections have provided only temporary relief, or when they are keen to avoid surgical procedures such as wrist fusion or carpal tunnel release. For many, a regenerative approach can provide meaningful and lasting improvement without surgery.

    Dr. Arvin Yarollahi examining a patient's hand and wrist at CellOrtho Marbella

    Thumb Arthritis

    CMC Joint Osteoarthritis

    Thumb arthritis (carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis) involves degeneration of the basal joint at the base of the thumb, causing pain, swelling and weakness when gripping, pinching or turning objects. It is one of the most common sites of hand arthritis and can significantly impact daily function - from opening jars to using a phone. PRP therapy can help reduce inflammation in the CMC joint. Non-surgical options may be considered after assessment. PRP should not be presented as a proven way to prevent surgery or as a substitute for surgery when indicated.

    De Quervain's Tenosynovitis

    Wrist Tendinitis

    De Quervain's tenosynovitis involves inflammation of the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist, causing pain and swelling when making a fist, gripping or turning the wrist. It is common in new parents, musicians and those who perform repetitive hand movements. PRP therapy targets the inflamed tendon sheath directly, and some patients report symptom relief; suitability and evidence depend on the specific diagnosis, and it should not be assumed to outperform cortisone injections.

    Wrist Arthritis

    Radiocarpal Osteoarthritis

    Wrist osteoarthritis involves progressive cartilage loss in the wrist joint, causing pain, stiffness and reduced grip strength. It commonly develops following previous wrist fractures, dislocations or ligament injuries - particularly scaphoid fractures and distal radius fractures. Orthobiologic treatments can help reduce joint inflammation and may improve wrist function in some patients. PRP is not an established substitute for wrist fusion or wrist replacement when surgery is indicated.

    Trigger Finger

    Finger Tendon Inflammation

    Trigger finger occurs when inflammation narrows the space within the tendon sheath surrounding the finger flexor tendon, causing the finger to catch, lock or snap when bent. It causes pain at the base of the affected finger and may progress to the finger becoming locked in a bent position. PRP therapy can reduce the inflammation within the tendon sheath in some patients; suitability and evidence depend on the specific diagnosis, and it is not an established substitute for cortisone injections or surgical release when indicated.

    Wrist Tendinitis

    Chronic Wrist Tendon Degeneration

    Wrist tendinitis involves inflammation or chronic degeneration of the extensor or flexor tendons of the wrist, causing pain, tenderness and weakness with wrist movement or gripping. It is common in office workers, musicians, athletes and those who perform repetitive hand and wrist tasks. PRP therapy delivers concentrated growth factors to the affected tendon tissue and may help some patients where rest and physiotherapy alone have not provided lasting relief.

    Finger Joint Arthritis

    PIP & DIP Joint Degeneration

    Arthritis of the small finger joints - including the proximal and distal interphalangeal joints - causes pain, swelling, stiffness and visible joint enlargement. It significantly impacts fine motor tasks such as writing, typing and handling small objects. Orthobiologic treatments can help reduce inflammation in affected finger joints, offering a non-surgical option for patients seeking relief from chronic finger joint pain.

    Hand & Wrist Pain Treatment at CellOrtho Marbella

    CellOrtho treats hand and wrist conditions at our clinic in Nueva Andalucía, Marbella. We regularly see patients from the UK, Scandinavia, Germany, Ireland and the Netherlands who are seeking effective non-surgical treatment for persistent hand and wrist pain - many of whom have experienced only temporary relief from cortisone injections or are looking to avoid surgical procedures.

    All treatments are performed by Dr. Arvin Yarollahi, a specialist in orthopaedics, sports medicine and regenerative medicine, licensed in Sweden, the United Kingdom and Spain. Each patient receives a personalised treatment protocol following a thorough medical assessment of their condition, which may include platelet-rich plasma therapy.

    We offer a free video consultation so you can discuss your hand or wrist condition with our medical team before committing to travel or treatment.

    Our Treatment Options

    At CellOrtho Marbella, we offer a non-surgical regenerative treatment option, assessed for suitability based on your specific condition.

    PRP Therapy (Platelet Rich Plasma)

    An orthobiologic treatment used for hand and wrist conditions. Uses concentrated platelets and growth factors from your own blood to reduce joint and tendon inflammation and relieve pain. Suitability and evidence depend on the specific diagnosis, including thumb arthritis, De Quervain's tenosynovitis, trigger finger and wrist tendinitis.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Common questions about this treatment

    Yes - for many patients with hand and wrist pain including thumb arthritis, De Quervain's tenosynovitis, wrist arthritis and trigger finger, non-surgical orthobiologic treatments can provide significant and lasting relief without surgery. Suitability depends on the underlying condition and its severity, and is determined through a medical assessment.

    PRP therapy is used at CellOrtho for thumb CMC joint arthritis, delivering concentrated growth factors directly into the joint to help reduce inflammation. Suitability and evidence depend on the specific diagnosis. Non-surgical options may be considered after assessment, but PRP should not be presented as a proven way to prevent surgery or as a substitute for surgery when indicated.

    PRP therapy targets the inflamed tendon sheath directly in De Quervain's tenosynovitis, and some patients report improvement. Suitability and evidence depend on the specific diagnosis, and PRP should not be assumed to outperform cortisone injections.

    PRP therapy can reduce inflammation within the tendon sheath that causes trigger finger for some patients. Suitability and evidence depend on the specific diagnosis, and it is not an established substitute for cortisone injections or surgical release when these are indicated.

    Most patients require between 1 and 2 sessions depending on the condition and its severity. Many patients experience significant improvement after a single session. Your treating physician will recommend an appropriate protocol following a full assessment.

    Response and timing vary by diagnosis and individual. Improvement, if it occurs, may develop over weeks or months; some patients do not experience meaningful benefit. Your clinician will discuss expectations and follow-up.

    Yes. CellOrtho regularly treats patients from across Europe for hand and wrist conditions. We offer a free video consultation so you can discuss your case with our medical team before travelling to Marbella.

    Other conditions we treat: Back Pain · Neck Pain · Shoulder Pain · Elbow Pain · Hip Pain · Knee Pain · Foot & Ankle Pain

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    Medically reviewed by Dr. Arvin Yarollahi, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Specialist. Last reviewed .