Most of the drummers that I have seen with hand problems, and there have been a few over the years, have come from gripping the sticks way too tight.
Bad technique can, of course, cause hand problems, but, and let me emphasize, in MY experiences with other drummers, the ones with hand problems came from too tight a grip on the sticks.
I have a friend that is going through something similar. I have watched him play countless times and his hands would get red from the grip he plays with.
You are going to have to take a break for a while. How long will be up to you and your doctor.
When you can go back, work on holding the stick as loose as you can.
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