Using a small hand held device such as a cell phone in not dangerous on your hands. There is no research to show that radiation or heat from a cell phone is harmful to the hands. However, there are three things that you can practice to ensure that your hands stay healthy: 1. Most people […]
Continue readingWhat Is a Trigger Finger?
When a person suffers from the condition called trigger finger they might feel a pop as they try to straighten one or more fingers. After the pop, their finger will suddenly shoot straight out. Pain and tenderness may occur when trying to move the finger. Any finger can become a trigger finger and there are […]
Continue reading5 Ways to Avoid Knitting Hand Pain
Most avid knitters have experienced pain or discomfort in their hands after or during a long session of knitting, especially if they have neglected to take any breaks. While we recommend that you always visit a physician if you are suffering from any type of hand/arm pain so you can be properly diagnosed and treated, we […]
Continue readingHow to Treat Dupuytren’s Contracture
What is Dupuytren’s Contracture? Dupuytren’s Contracture is the name of a condition in which the tissue underneath the skin of the palm and fingers thickens and tightens to the point where the fingers involuntarily curl. This condition spreads slowly. It usually originates in the palm and spreads into the fingers like a vine. Symptoms of […]
Continue readingHow to Care for Gardener’s Hands
Gardening is a great hobby—fun for you, and good for the environment. There is only one downside: gardening can do some real damage to your hands. If left unprotected and uncared for, your hands can start showing cracks, embedded dirt, calluses, splitting nails, and dry skin, which can make shaking hands with people a little […]
Continue readingWhy Visit A Hand Specialist
A hand specialist or hand surgeon focuses on helping patients with problems of the hand, wrist, and forearm. These physicians are trained to diagnose and treat conditions with our without surgery. In order to become a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, a hand surgeon has to take a full year […]
Continue readingDo You Have Tennis Elbow?
Contrary to what the name suggests, Tennis Elbow—also known as Lateral Epicondylitis—is not a condition that affects only people who play tennis on the regular. In fact, Tennis Elbow is most common in people whose jobs require the type of repetitive motion that leads to the development of this condition, such as plumbers, painters, carpenters […]
Continue readingGet to Know: Dr. Mark Khorsandi
When you visit Hand Surgery Specialists of Texas, you can rest assured that Dr. Mark Khorsandi is truly dedicated to his craft and is well trained to take care of your hand problems. “I am happiest when I know the treatment/care I have rendered to a patient has made a significant improvement in their life,” […]
Continue readingCarpal Tunnel During Pregnancy
Carpal tunnel syndrome is very common among expectant mothers; as many as 62 percent of pregnant women suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome. The reason behind the high prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome among pregnant women has to do with the fluid retention and swelling that is so common during pregnancy. The carpal tunnel is a […]
Continue readingHow to Relieve Motorcycle Throttle Hand Pain
If you ride your motorcycle on a regular basis you might be experiencing some hand pain during and after your ride. This is a common malady for frequent riders known as “throttle hand pain” because it is often caused by holding the throttle on your motorcycle at a specific angle to maintain speed. Throttle hand […]
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