As with many sports injuries, most arise from overuse of a particular joint or part of the body. To a lesser degree, an injury can occur after a one time accident or unexpected extension.
Continue readingHow to Hand-le These Common Injuries from Contact Sports
Whether someone is a professional athlete, a member of a high school or college team, or is your typical weekend warrior, hand and wrist injuries are quite common. Prompt management of the injury is essential for healing and to prevent any long term issues. Learning how to handle these common injuries from contact sports is […]
Continue readingUnderstanding Hand and Wrist Nerve Damage
Hands are made up of joints, ligaments, tendons, nerve fibers, and 27 bones. So to say the anatomy of the hand is complex is an understatement. When you’re experiencing pain, numbness, or tingling in your hand, it can be quite the task to pinpoint the cause. Thankfully, there are hand specialists that have spent countless […]
Continue readingGolf Injuries to the Hand and Wrist
Did you know that 90% of all golf pros suffer from hand strain every year? Not only that, but over 40% of golf amateurs experience common golf injuries on an annual basis as well. What can you possibly do to prevent this? No matter your skill level on the green, explore golf injuries to the […]
Continue readingWrist Arthroplasty: Understanding Wrist Joint Replacement
Have you stopped doing daily activities because of wrist pain? Do you find it hard to complete tasks at work or home? You are not alone. About 1 out of every 7 Americans have wrist arthritis. But this is only one cause of wrist pain. Don’t let wrist pain interfere with your life. Make an […]
Continue readingPreventing Hand Pain Caused By Your Smartphone
If you experience tingling, pain, stiffness, and cramping in your hand from using your smartphone, we could suggest you stop using it for about a month. That advice would most likely help, but we can hear you laughing now since we all know that isn’t remotely in the realm of possibilities.
Continue readingThe Complex Abilities and Anatomy of the Hand and Wrist
Our bodies are home to miles of veins, muscles, bones, and ligaments that allow us to do everything from breathing to mastering an instrument. We tend not to think about our bodies until something goes wrong, though. What use is knowing about the anatomy of the hand unless you need to mend a broken finger […]
Continue readingHow To Avoid Elbow Pain Caused By Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
As you read this, are you sitting at your computer with your elbows bent at ninety degrees or more? Do you always hold your cell as you talk or sleep at night with an elbow bent? If you answered yes to either of these, you may be at risk for cubital tunnel syndrome. In truth, […]
Continue readingKnowing When to Remove a Ganglion Cyst of the Wrist
A ganglion cyst is a common, non-cancerous fluid filled lump that usually develops on the joints of the wrist or fingers. They can be annoying and unsightly, but normally they require no treatment. There are circumstances, though, when treatment is recommended, so knowing when to remove a ganglion cyst of the wrist is beneficial and […]
Continue readingIs My Finger Broken? 5 Signs You Have a Broken Finger (And What to Do About It)
About 38.4 percent of all broken bones are broken fingers. Your finger might be broken, and you don’t even know it. That’s because you can still move around a broken finger. If your finger is injured, in most cases you will want to seek medical attention as soon as possible. You also want to make […]
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