Ultrasound-guided release — a few millimeters, not a big incision
Real-time ultrasound lets our physicians see the nerve, tendon, and ligament with precision and treat through a tiny opening — often in the office, without general anesthesia.
Carpal tunnel release
When the median nerve is compressed — causing numbness, tingling, and weakness — we release the transverse carpal ligament through a few-millimeter incision under ultrasound guidance.
- Smaller incision, minimal scarring
- Faster recovery, quicker return to work
- Less post-op pain and swelling
- Long-term results comparable to open surgery
Trigger finger release
When a finger catches or locks, we precisely locate the tight pulley on ultrasound and release it through a tiny incision so the tendon can glide smoothly again.
- Very small incision, minimal scarring
- Often office-based, no general anesthesia
- Reduced pain and swelling after surgery
- Many notice immediate improvement in motion
Candidacy varies; your provider will confirm whether an ultrasound-guided, office-based approach is right for you. Individual results and recovery vary.
Hand & wrist fractures
From splinting and casting to pins, plates, or screws for displaced fractures — restoring alignment, preventing stiffness, and getting you back to daily life.
Hand therapy
Our therapists work with your surgeon on individualized rehab — motion, strength, scar management, and return-to-activity after release, fracture, or tendon repair.
Physical therapy →Imaging & injections
On-site diagnostic ultrasound and X-ray, plus ultrasound-guided corticosteroid and hyaluronic-acid injections for precise, targeted relief.
2-Minute Check
Am I a candidate for hand or wrist treatment?
Answer a few quick questions. This is educational and is not a diagnosis — only an evaluation can tell for sure.
Do you have hand, wrist, or elbow pain, numbness, or tingling?
Is a finger catching or locking, or has your grip weakened?
Have splints, rest, or injections stopped giving lasting relief?
You may be a strong candidate.
Your answers suggest hand or wrist treatment could be a good fit. The next step is a simple evaluation, where we'll confirm with an exam and imaging and review every option with you — surgical and non-surgical.
This tool is educational and not a diagnosis. Not everyone is a candidate; only a clinical evaluation can determine what's right for you.
You might be a candidate — let's talk.
Some of your answers point toward hand or wrist treatment, but the right path depends on the details. A short evaluation will give you a clear, honest answer and a plan.
This tool is educational and not a diagnosis. Not everyone is a candidate; only a clinical evaluation can determine what's right for you.
Let's take a closer look.
Your answers don't point clearly to hand or wrist treatment yet — but that doesn't mean we can't help. We'll evaluate what's going on and point you to the care that fits, often starting with non-surgical options.
This tool is educational and not a diagnosis. Not everyone is a candidate; only a clinical evaluation can determine what's right for you.
Answer all 3 questions to see your result.
Explore Related Care
Related hand & wrist care
Carpal Tunnel Release
Tiny-incision, ultrasound-guided relief for numb, tingling hands.
Explore →Trigger Finger Release
Free a catching or locking finger — often in the office.
Explore →Hand Therapy
Restore motion, strength, and function after care.
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Explore →Questions, Answered
Hand & wrist FAQ
What is carpal tunnel release with real-time ultrasound guidance?+
It's a minimally invasive treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome. Using real-time ultrasound, the surgeon releases the transverse carpal ligament through a very small incision — often only a few millimeters — to relieve pressure on the median nerve. Long-term results are comparable to open or endoscopic release, with a quicker, more comfortable recovery.
Is the procedure done in the office?+
In many cases, yes. Ultrasound-guided trigger finger and carpal tunnel release can often be performed in the office, avoiding the hospital and general anesthesia. Your provider will confirm what's appropriate for you.
How fast is recovery?+
Because the incision is very small, patients typically resume light activity within days, with less post-operative pain and swelling. Individual recovery varies.
What conditions do you treat?+
We care for the hand, wrist, and elbow — including carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, fractures, tendon injuries, and repetitive-stress conditions.
Patient Reviews
What patients say
“I am absolutely grateful for the care I received from Dr. Morton and his staff! Truly blessed that he was called to perform the surgery on my wrist shortly after my injury.”
— Leona K.· Google review
“Fell and broke my wrist. He came into the emergency department and set it. I’m about 4 months out and it feels like nothing happened. Thank you!”
— Verified patient· RateMDs review
Review excerpts reflect individual patient experiences and may be lightly condensed. Results vary.
Numbness, tingling, or a finger that catches?
Let's get you answers. Request an appointment and find out whether a minimally invasive, in-office option is right for you.
For medical emergencies, call 911. This page is educational and is not a substitute for medical advice. Individual results vary.