You may be wondering, “what in the world is a scaphoid fracture and why should I be worried about it?”. Well, scaphoid fractures are injuries of the wrist, and are actually incredibly common. Most people sustain a scaphoid fracture after trying to break their fall with their hand. This instinctive action rarely works out in […]
Continue readingHow Do I Know If I Have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Even though the use of technology is beneficial in a lot of ways, it’s also caused an increase in carpal tunnel syndrome, which is a numbness and tingling in the hand and arm caused by a pinched nerve in the wrist. What Are the Signs of Carpal Tunnel? Carpal tunnel syndrome usually progresses gradually, starting […]
Continue reading3 Common Finger Injuries in Athletes
Olympic athletes, sports professionals, weekend warriors, young, old, and everything in between all use their fingers as they play, which makes finger injuries in athletes a common problem.
Continue readingWhat Is Tommy John Surgery and How Do You Know If You Need It?
The cosmetic or reconstruction surgery industry is predicted to grow to approximately $22 billion by the end of 2023. Tommy John surgery is one of the many reconstructive surgeries that are shaping the industry. It’s named after Tommy John, a former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher. He underwent surgery in 1974 after injuring the muscles in his […]
Continue readingHow Do I Know If I Have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Even though the use of technology is beneficial in a lot of ways, it’s also caused an increase in carpal tunnel syndrome, which is a numbness and tingling in the hand and arm caused by a pinched nerve in the wrist.
Continue readingHow to Speed up Your Recovery from a Scaphoid Fracture
You may be wondering, “what in the world is a scaphoid fracture and why should I be worried about it?”. Well, scaphoid fractures are injuries of the wrist, and are actually incredibly common.
Continue readingHoliday Hours for Thanksgiving
All offices will be closed for Thanksgiving! We will resume normal business hours on Friday, November 23rd.
Continue readingHow Can Hand Hygiene Help You Avoid the Flu?
It’s that time of year again when runny noses are running rampant and the flu seems to be lurking around every corner. During cold and flu season, most people are on high alert, trying to dodge the icky bug any way they can—avoiding public surfaces like the plague, carrying family-size bottles of hand sanitizer […]
Continue readingWhy Your Hands Fall Asleep—and What to Do about It
The perfect at-home date night—you’ve ordered the cheesiest pizza within a 10-mile radius (so the restaurant will still deliver, of course), you’ve got your favorite movie on, and now you’re kicked back on the couch with your arm around your sweetheart. It’s all blissful until your partner starts to nod off, trapping your arm […]
Continue readingHow to Protect Your Hands When You Love Home Improvement Projects
Don’t you just love weekends? From sleeping in on Saturday morning to sharing pizza and wings over your team’s football game, weekends are the perfect opportunity to do as much or as little as you please. For many, this includes projects around the house, like finally hanging up those pictures on the wall or surprising […]
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