Hand, Wrist & Elbow Nerve Repair in Columbus, GA

Schedule an Appointment

Understanding Hand, Wrist & Elbow Nerve Injuries

Nerves are your body’s communication lines, carrying messages between your brain, muscles and skin. They let you feel textures, grip objects and make precise movements. When a nerve is injured or compressed, these messages can become disrupted, leading to tingling, weakness or clumsiness that makes daily activities more difficult.

At Columbus Hand Institute (CHI), we focus on finding the true cause of nerve problems and creating a clear path to recovery. Our goal is to restore function and relieve pain, starting with the simplest treatments first. Surgery is only recommended if it’s the safest and most effective choice for your long-term health.

Types of Nerve Injuries

Nerves can be affected in a few main ways:

  • Trauma — Injuries like cuts or crush accidents that directly damage a nerve.
  • Compression — Pressure on a nerve, like in carpal tunnel or cubital tunnel syndrome.
  • Scar tissue or inflammation — Tissue changes that block or alter the nerve’s signals.

Dr. Blake’s foundation in physical therapy gives him a deep understanding of anatomy, movement and healing. His approach is built on prevention and lasting recovery, not cosmetic fixes.

Signs You May Need Nerve Repair

Consider a visit with our team if you’re experiencing:

  • Ongoing tingling or numbness
  • Loss of feeling or trouble with tasks like writing or buttoning clothes
  • Weakness in your hand, wrist or arm
  • Nerve symptoms following an injury
  • Dropped fingers or visible muscle loss

Our team is known for detailed, accurate diagnoses, even in cases where others couldn’t pinpoint the cause. Dr. Blake often identifies underlying problems, such as neck issues affecting the hands, after other doctors had dismissed the symptoms.

The CHI Diagnostic Advantage: Comprehensive Evaluation & On-Site Imaging

  • Time to listen — Dr. Blake takes the time to hear your full story.
  • Fast, precise imaging — Our on-site MRI, located just steps away, makes same-day scans easy and avoids outside referrals.
  • Creative problem-solving — We examine the body as a whole to create solutions for patients who’ve been told that nothing more could be done.
  • Team approach — Dr. Blake works closely with PAs Heather and Jonathan to ensure no detail is overlooked.

Conservative and Pre-Surgical Treatment Options

We emphasize non-surgical care whenever it’s a safe and effective choice. This might include:

  • Bracing and strategies to reduce inflammation
  • Customized physical or occupational therapy programs
  • Nutritional supplements and herbal options to help nerves heal and control pain
  • Ongoing monitoring in borderline cases

Dr. Blake often recommends certain supplements before and after surgery to support healing and encourage healthy habits. When surgery is absolutely necessary, he will be very clear and let you know, but in non-critical cases, he’ll defer to your wishes. After all, it’s your body and you’re in charge of it.

Hand, Wrist & Elbow Nerve Repair Procedures at CHI

When surgery is needed, we use highly detailed (microsurgical) techniques designed for accuracy and safety, and plan rehab from day one, always with a function-first mindset.

Primary Nerve Repair (for Clean Cuts)

Used when a nerve is sharply severed and the ends can be directly reconnected under magnification.

Nerve Grafting for the Hand & Wrist

Bridges larger gaps in damaged nerves using grafts from other tissue to restore communication and function.

Nerve Decompression (Carpal & Cubital Tunnel)

Relieves chronic pressure on nerves at the wrist or elbow to improve sensation and movement.

Neurolysis (Freeing Nerves from Scar Tissue)

Removes scar tissue that restricts nerve mobility or impairs signal transmission, helping restore strength and sensitivity.

Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release

Performed through a small camera-assisted incision to minimize discomfort and speed recovery while relieving nerve compression.

Ulnar Nerve Release at the Elbow

Frees the ulnar nerve at the elbow (cubital tunnel) to alleviate pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand and fingers.

Neuroma Treatment & Other Microsurgical Techniques

Addresses painful nerve growths and other advanced upper-extremity nerve conditions.


Every plan is personalized to your anatomy, activity level and goals. The aim isn’t a prettier incision. It’s a stronger, more reliable hand.

What to Expect with Nerve Surgery

  • Pre-op consult and diagnostics — You’ll meet with Dr. Blake for an exam, review of imaging and a plain-language discussion of options. Expect unhurried visits so your provider can truly give you the time you deserve.
  • Outpatient surgery — Most procedures are done at a local surgical center and you go home the same day.
  • Seamless follow-up — Our Hand Team, led by Dr. Blake and assisted by PAs Heather and Jonathan, maintains close contact regarding your progress, ensuring you always see Dr. Blake.
  • Post-op support — Guidance on supplements and herbal options for pain/inflammation, therapy referrals and access to educational materials via a secure patient portal.

Get the Answers and Relief You Deserve

If you’re living with numbness, tingling, weakness or post-injury nerve symptoms, don’t settle for “nothing more can be done.” Schedule a comprehensive evaluation with CHI’s expert Hand Team. We’ll listen carefully, pinpoint the cause and build a plan focusing on conservative solutions first and turning to surgery when needed to help you recover function and move forward with confidence.