November 8, 2022
Hand Injury Report
Alex Bregman finger injury game 6 World Series World series champions Houston Astros had one of their key players sustain an injury in the epic game 6 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. While the…
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Hand health articles
October 31, 2022
Top 10 Reasons to Visit a Hand Doctor
It’s normal to experience a little pain or stiffness in your hands from time to time. The hands are some of the most complex parts of the human body, made up of an intricate…
Read articleOctober 28, 2022
How to Protect Your Hands While Gardening
Gardening should be fun, but if you don’t take the proper precautions, it can have dangerous—or in some cases, even deadly, consequences. An estimated 87,000 people are injured while gardening every year. While the most…
Read articleOctober 27, 2022
Scaphoid Fracture: What You Need to Know
Scaphoid fractures aren’t bumps and bruises. They account for 2.4% of all wrist fractures in the United States. Thousands of Americans break their scaphoid bones every year, yet 40% of people who have scaphoid…
Read articleOctober 19, 2022
What is a Hand Surgeon?
A hand surgeon is a doctor who specializes in treating conditions and injuries of the hands, wrists, and forearms. Some of the most common problems a hand surgeon treats include arthritis, fractures, burns, and…
Read articleOctober 17, 2022
Avocado Hand: Here’s What to Do After Injuring Your Hand Cutting an Avocado
Americans consume more than eight pounds of avocado each year, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This represents a threefold increase since 2000 in the amount of the avocado plant’s massive…
Read articleOctober 14, 2022
The Common Causes of Hand Pain (and What to Do About It)
We’ve evolved to do so much with our hands that we often take them for granted. When severe hand pain hits us, it impacts our lives no matter who we are. There are many…
Read articleOctober 12, 2022
Hand Injury Report: Astros without pitcher going into playoffs
Houston Astros relief pitcher Phil Maton looks toward first base after giving up a single to his brother, Philadelphia Phillies Nick Maton, during the eighth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022,…
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Alligator season comes to an end, but your hand may still be hurting
Holding the title of one of the largest alligators caught in Texas, at 14 feet the Fontenot’s caught a beast of an alligator this season. This 14-footer can sometimes come with a price. It is…
Read articleSeptember 12, 2022
Hand Injury Report on Dak Prescott
On September 11, 2022, in the season home opener, Dallas Cowboy’s star quarterback Dak Prescott suffered an injury to his right thumb. The injury occurred to his throwing hand in the fourth quarter of…
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