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 […]
Continue readingHow To Give a Hand Massage
By being able to give a good hand massage you could help a loved one relax and unwind after a long day or in times of stress. Follow the steps below to learn how to properly massage the hands for healing and relaxing: As form of preparation, make sure you remove all rings, watches, bracelets, […]
Continue readingRaynaud’s Phenomenon: Why do my hands change colors?
Have your hands ever turned white, then blue, then red when they come in contact with cold temperatures? If so, you might be suffering from a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon. So, why do your hands change colors? Raynaud’s causes the tiny blood vessels in your hands to constrict to the point of almost entirely […]
Continue readingCarpal Tunnel Myths Debunked
Carpal tunnel syndrome manifests itself in different ways depending on the individual, but among the most common carpal tunnel symptoms are: numbness and tingling on certain fingers; pain radiating to the forearm, arm, neck, or shoulders; weakness of grip; and severe night time hand pain. There are several popular misconceptions about carpal tunnel. The physicians at […]
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