Altuve expected to have Hand Surgery Houston Astros second baseman, Jose Altuve fractured his right thumb. He was at the plate when a fast ball hit him on the right thumb and wrist area. The injury occurred while Jose was representing Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic against the United States. A 96 mph fastball […]
Continue reading8 Common Hand Injuries for Professional Athletes
There are thousands of professional athletes in the United States today, plus many more hoping to find success in their chosen sport. There are, of course, many wonderful benefits to being a professional athlete, including the opportunity to pursue your sporting dreams, the potential earnings, and the fame that goes with it. However, there are […]
Continue readingHand and Upper Extremity Injury Report by Hand Surgery Specialists of Texas
Lance McCuller’s Jr., suffers muscle strain to the elbow at training camp, and will not be ready for home opener. Though Lance expressed his disappointment, the good news is that he had an MRI of his elbow, showing that his ulnar collateral ligament was intact. Dr. Khorsandi, at Hand Surgery Specialists of Texas states that […]
Continue readingThe Early Signs of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome to Look Out For
If you’re dealing with frequent, lingering pain or numbness in your wrist, hands, and arms, it could be time to investigate whether you have carpal tunnel syndrome. For example, most people’s symptoms start slowly and begin with numbness or tingling. However, carpal tunnel syndrome is a fairly common condition that typically affects adults who engage […]
Continue readingPinched Median Nerve: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options
Do you work with your hands a lot? Studies show that those who work desk jobs or people who work with their hands (particularly in assembly-style work) a lot, such as gardeners and musicians, are more likely to experience a pinched median nerve, also known as carpal tunnel syndrome. Suffering from a pinched median nerve […]
Continue readingThe Top 4 Signs You Might Need Trigger Finger Surgery
These days, you’re having trouble buttoning your blouse and even playing your favorite song on the guitar. And it’s all because of your trigger finger. Trigger finger is a condition where your thumb or finger remains stuck in a flexed or bent position. This condition impacts 2-3% of people in the United States. The question is, […]
Continue readingWhat to Do If You Feel Tingling in Your Hands and Arms
As many as 50% of people diagnosed with diabetes experience something called diabetic neuropathy. It’s a condition where people experience tingling in their hands and arms. However, diabetes isn’t the only cause of this type of physical sensation. Quite often patients with diabetic neuropathy may have also pressure on the nerve in a localized area, […]
Continue readingWhat Are Your Treatment Options for Chronic Wrist Pain?
Wrist pain has a prevalence rate of about 19.1% among adults. From typing to writing, your wrist plays a vital role in basic movements. Although it is a small part of your body, it comprises several bones, ligaments, and tendons. This makes it a somewhat delicate area. Most people experience occasional wrist pain at some […]
Continue readingWhat to Do if You Injure Your Hand – From Cuts to Broken Bones
Some of the most common ailments treated in emergency care are hand injuries. Because of the frequency with which we use our hands, strains, sprains, fractures, cuts, burns, and dislocated joints. Over one million hand injuries are treated annually as a result of workplace injuries alone. While you can take preventative measures to avoid a hand injury, accidents […]
Continue readingHand and Elbow Injury Report
Bryce Harper of the Philadelphia Phillies has been dealing with an elbow injury for several months. Now it is the off season, and the question is will it require surgery? What is Bryce Harper’s elbow injury? Bryce Harper has an medial collateral ligament injury of the elbow What is a medial collateral ligament injury? A […]
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