CALL US BOOK ONLINE PATIENT PORTAL Vascular Specialist Georgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow Our Services Vascular Tweet Georgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow Orthopaedic Surgeons located in Atlanta, Marietta, & Athens, GA When you experience pain in your arms, but you haven’t suffered an injury, or if your fingers frequently feel cold, you may have a vascular problem in the form of poor circulation. It’s time to contact the team at Georgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow in Atlanta, Athens, and Marietta, Georgia. Their integrated team of orthopaedic surgeons and certified hand therapists will treat the cause of your poor circulation and promote healing with the goal of a return to full movement to your hands and arms. Contact Georgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow and begin your recovery today. BOOK ONLINE Vascular Q & A Decreased blood flow to the hands may cause pain, cold fingers or discoloration. Persistent symptoms could indicate a more serious underlying problem related to disease or injury. Our fellowship-trained surgeons specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of vascular issues in the upper extremities, including poor circulation, constricted blood vessels and trauma-related vascular injuries. We offer innovative therapies and advanced technologies to care for even the most challenging cases. Patients are full partners in every treatment decision. Our integrated team of surgeons, clinicians, and certified hand therapists works with you to create an individualized care plan that promotes healing and recovery. Treatment of vascular issues depends on the underlying cause. Many circulatory conditions respond well to non-operative measures such as medication, activity modification, and physical therapy. If surgery is necessary, most procedures are performed at our state-of-the-art outpatient surgical center on Peachtree Road. Minimally invasive techniques are used whenever possible. Poor Circulation - what is it? The term poor circulation is used to describe any situation in which the amount of blood flow to the arm or hand is decreased. There are many potential causes of this problem. It may be related to injury or certain diseases. Some of the more common diseases associated with decreased circulation are diabetes, kidney disease, and atherosclerosis (sometimes called "hardening of the arteries"). What are the symptoms? Decreases circulation to the hand or fingers may cause pain, a change in temperature of the fingers, or discoloration. Subtle changes in skin temperature or coloration are common and occur throughout a normal day. However, when associated with decreased blood flow related to disease or injury, the changes are more severe and constant. How is it evaluated? In addition to listening to the history of your symptoms, your doctor will examine your hand and arm. Much information can be obtained from the appearance of the hand and fingers and by palpating (feeling) the blood vessels at different places in the hand and arm. There are also simple ways to listen to blood vessels and evaluate how much blood is flowing through them. Sometimes other tests are needed. Your doctor will discuss with you the details of any other necessary tests. How is it treated? Treatment is directed towards decreasing symptoms and improving circulation. There are many factors involved in deciding which treatment is best. Sometimes medications are very effective and no other treatment is needed. In other cases, surgery is required to provide the best improvement in circulation. Your doctor will review with you the options for treatment and which is best for you. BOOK ONLINE Hand, Shoulder & Elbow Services Hand more info Shoulder more info Elbow more info Wrist more info Rotator Cuff more info Carpal Tunnel more info Trigger Finger more info Sports Injuries more info Shoulder Sports Injuries more info Hand & Wrist Sports Injuries more info Elbow Sports Injuries more info Rehabilitation more info Ganglion Cyst more info Workers Compensation more info Wrist Fracture more info Nerve Injury more info Dislocation more info Dupuytren's Contracture more info Ligament Injuries more info Vascular more info Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Nondiscrimination Policy Accessibility Notice Contact Us Georgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow, Atlanta, GA Phone (appointments): 404-352-3522 Phone (general inquiries): (404) 352-3522 Address: 2061 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30309 Georgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow, Marietta, GA Phone (appointments): 770-795-7979 Phone (general inquiries): 770-795-7979 Address: 620 Cherokee Street, Suite 200, Marietta, GA 30060 Georgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow, Watkinsville, GA Phone (appointments): 404-352-3522 Phone (general inquiries): 404-352-3522 Address: 1305 Jennings Mill Road, Building 300, Suite 110, Watkinsville, GA 30677 4.85/5 (983 reviews)