If there is one part of the body that is consistently underestimated, it has to be the wrists. Most of us might not even realize it, but our wrists and hands take on a lot throughout our day-to-day life. In fact, they’re probably two of the most neglected areas of the skeleton. If you work […]
Continue readingUlnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction: What Does It Mean?
Did you know that over 85 percent of patients who undergo ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction recover fully? The technique has been nicknamed the Tommy John surgery and for good reason – it was first used on the famous baseball pitcher in 1974. Professional athletes are not the only ones inflicted with throbbing elbow pain. Work and overuse injuries […]
Continue readingTop 10 Sports-Related Athlete Injuries in the Hands and Wrist
Did you know that sports injuries affect around 3.5 million teens and children each year? While adolescents are not the only demographic at risk from sports injuries, they usually engage in many athletic events. Athlete injuries are orthopedic issues that can push someone out of playing in a sport or athletic event. Certain groups of […]
Continue readingCommon Gardening Hand Injuries and How to Avoid Them
In 2020, many Americans found themselves looking for ways to relieve stress and improve their home environments. Given this, it’s no surprise that gardening grew as a hobby in the U.S. in 2020. According to a recent gardening survey, gardeners spent 42% more time in their gardens during that year. There are countless benefits to […]
Continue readingHow to Alleviate Wrist Pain With an Ergonomic Keyboard for Carpal Tunnel
If your daily job involves hours of sitting at a computer, you have no doubt heard of carpal tunnel syndrome. You may be surprised to learn that this syndrome is not limited to typists. Approximately five percent of adults suffer from this repetitive stress injury. Carpal tunnel Syndrome is also known as CTS or even just wrist […]
Continue reading5 Common Snowboarding Injuries
Snow sports continue to grow in popularity in the US, with over 50 million estimated trips in the 2019-20 season. Snowboarding is one of these sports, which now ranks alongside skiing in popularity. But what about the risk of snowboarding injuries? Snowboarding strengthens lower body muscles, improves flexibility, works the core, and is a lot […]
Continue readingTennis Elbow: Not Just for Athletes
If it’s been some time since you swung a racket in anger, you might wonder how you’ve wound up suffering from tennis elbow! Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is not restricted to athletes. It’s a common and painful inflammation of the where the muscles attach at the elbow. Are you one of the 3% of […]
Continue reading11 Tennis Injuries to Your Wrists and Hands
In the US, there are about 18 million people who play tennis recreationally, and this number continues to grow. Since the U.S. Open is underway, we thought it would be a great time to share with our readers, some of the more common injuries we encounter from tennis. On average, players get about 0.05 to […]
Continue readingWhat Type of Finger Injury Is It? An introductory Guide for Patients
Hands endure a lot. More than 900,000 workers sustained a workplace injury in 2018. More than 120,000 workers injured their hands, making hand injuries the second most common form of injury. A hand injury is often a finger injury. Fingers are small yet packed with tissues that become damaged. It can be hard to tell […]
Continue readingHow Long Is the Recovery From Carpal Tunnel Surgery? Everything You Should Know Before Your Appointment
If you have been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome or suspect that you might be suffering from it, it’s important to recognize what options you have for treatment and surgery. Perhaps you’re also wondering how long is recovery from carpal tunnel surgery? And how long will it be before you can resume normal activities? Experiencing […]
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