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 common injuries are caused by slips and falls, cuts are the culprit of some of the more serious injuries. Many of those […]
Continue readingScaphoid 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 fractures are misdiagnosed. If you hurt your wrist, you need to think about whether or not you have a scaphoid fracture. […]
Continue readingWhat 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 carpal tunnel syndrome. If you’re experiencing any type of hand pain, don’t hesitate to schedule an appointment with a hand […]
Continue readingAvocado 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 berry consumed. This uptick in consumption has led to an uptick in injuries associated with its preparation. Due to the common […]
Continue readingThe 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 causes of hand pain. Some are genetic, while others result from overuse and trauma or injury. Certain conditions like arthritis become […]
Continue readingHand 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, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Phil Maton pitcher for Astros, broke his pitching hand. He sustained a right little metacarpal […]
Continue readingAlligator 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 not easy catching and bringing in an alligator of this size. Besides the expertise and respect for such a creature, one […]
Continue readingHand 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 the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tom Brady. ESPN immediately reported that he would need surgery, and would miss […]
Continue readingThe Most Effective Tennis Elbow Treatment Options, Explained
2% of people in the United States will develop tennis elbow at some point in their lives, but that doesn’t mean you have to. If you take care of your elbows, you’ll reduce the likelihood of ever developing this condition. If you already have a tennis elbow, don’t worry, because there are many tennis elbow treatment […]
Continue readingThe 6 Most Common Finger Injuries (And How to Avoid Them!)
Your hands are under attack. Hand and finger injuries account for nearly one-quarter of injuries reported to the Department of Labor. That makes them the most frequent preventable injuries in the workplace. You can experience many types of finger injuries. Some are more common than others, but all of them are preventable. You must take […]
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