The bones in your hands, wrists, and forearms are like an intricate puzzle. Your hands contain more bones than any other part of your body, which makes sense considering how much they are capable of. But regardless of how well everything works together in the hands, wrists, and forearms, you can’t always avoid problems. Wrist […]

You know that arthritis is a painful condition, and that it affects mostly adults and seniors. You know people with arthritis are oftentimes limited by the pain caused by arthritis of the hands or knees and other parts of the body. But the ugly truth is that young people can develop arthritis just like older […]

You probably have a general physician that you see from time to time for checkups and general health. But when does an orthopedic hand surgeon need to step in? Should you see your general physician about your hand and wrist pain or is a hand specialist necessary? Keep reading for more information about where to […]

If you have arthritis, you know what it’s like to find yourself incapable of doing some things you used to enjoy. It’s not only frustrating, but also painful when you try to continue your favorite hobbies with arthritis of the hands. But don’t give up just yet. There are ways to keep doing what you’ve […]

You use your thumbs for everything, so doesn’t it makes sense to give them specialized care? These complex digits provide you with powerful grip and exceptional dexterity that would otherwise be impossible. Can you imagine not being able to use your thumbs the way you do now? For some who suffer from osteoarthritis of the […]

Trigger finger, or stenosing tenosynovitis, is an irritating, potentially very painful condition in which any finger or thumb of the hand becomes momentarily “stuck,” or causes a sudden “popping” sensation when you attempt to fully straighten it. But what causes a trigger finger? Is it a hereditary condition passed down from parents to children? Or, is it […]

Ha llegado el momento tan esperado para los pequeños de la casa: ¡las vacaciones de verano! Esa temporada en la que los niños pueden correr, brincar, y…lastimarse. Es verdad que los problemas de salud que tienen que ver con manos y muñecas generalmente se presentan en adultos y personas de la tercera edad, pero aun […]

School is finally winding down for summer vacation! Kids have an entire summer to run and jump, and…injure themselves. While it is true that hand and wrist conditions are most prevalent in adults, there are several risk factors for children and teens that contribute to hand injuries. Hand injuries in adolescents, if not properly cared […]

What is that hard little bump on your wrist? You may have noticed it before, but it doesn’t hurt, so you ignore it and get on with your life. A few months later you notice it seems a little bigger. It may have begun to cause you hand pain or wrist pain from time to time. That […]

You don’t have to be a tennis pro—or even play tennis—to develop this condition. This painful condition is commonly known as “Tennis Elbow,” because the repeated swinging motions in tennis (or any similar racquet sport) put great stress on arm muscles and tendons. You might be living with Tennis Elbow if… You have consistent pain […]