Hand and wrist health
July 9, 2023
Named for former All-Star baseball pitcher Tommy John, Tommy John surgery is more formally known as UCL (ulnar collateral ligament) reconstruction. As you might suspect, it’s used to repair a damaged UCL. In particular,…
Read articleJune 29, 2023
Repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) account for up to 60% of all occupational injuries in the United States. Among the most common RSIs, wrist pain is a prevalent issue faced by individuals who spend long hours…
Read articleJune 25, 2023
According to the American Association for Hand Surgery, there are between 3,000 and 4,000 hand surgeons operating throughout the U.S. It should make it relatively easy for you to find a hand doctor when you’re…
Read articleJune 15, 2023
Have you started to experience tingling in your fingers in recent weeks? If so, it might serve as little more than a minor nuisance at first. But if this tingling in your fingers keeps up, it…
Read articleMay 15, 2023
Despite finger dislocation being a common injury, that doesn’t make it any less painful or urgent to treat. After all, finger dislocations are painful and can affect our daily activities, resulting in frustration and…
Read articleMay 8, 2023
If you’re experiencing pain in your hands, you’re not alone. A staggering one in four U.S. adults has doctor-diagnosed arthritis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Regardless of the cause, hand…
Read articleMay 1, 2023
Did you know that carpal tunnel syndrome affects an estimated 1.9 million people in the US? For many of these individuals, endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery offers a minimally invasive solution to relieve pain and…
Read articleApril 24, 2023
Did you know that there are over 6 million fractures every year? A broken arm can happen to anyone, no matter how old or young you are. It can be painful and make it hard to…
Read articleMarch 18, 2023
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.…
Read articleMarch 3, 2023
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,…
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