Crossfit is an increasingly popular workout club that focuses on high-intensity sessions to increase muscle strength and improve overall body position. Because Crossfit includes Olympic-style weight lifting, as well as other exercises that can potentially damage your hands, we’ve included a few tips and recommendations for you to have productive and safe workout sessions: Wrist […]
Continue reading6 Things You Need to Know About Ganglion Cysts
They are not cancerous and are often harmless A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled sack that grows out of the tissues surrounding a joint. The fluid inside ganglion cysts is thick and slippery, almost like the fluid that lubricates the joints. They can vary is size and location Not all ganglion cysts are created […]
Continue reading6 Ways to Avoid High-Tech Hand Injuries
Hand injuries and problems related to the use of high-tech devices such as gaming consoles, cellphones, and tablets have become more common in recent years as the use of these gadgets becomes more popular. While the mere use of electronic devices is not usually the sole cause of certain hand problems, it can certainly contribute […]
Continue readingThe Risk Factors of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Although there is no one cause for carpal tunnel syndrome, the chances of a person developing this condition increase with certain factors: Previous injuries: wrist injuries, such as fractures or dislocations, can alter the space within the carpal tunnel and add more pressure to the median nerve, which can in turn create the conditions for developing […]
Continue reading17 Tips to Manage Rheumatoid Arthritis Flares
What is an RA flare? Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA for short, causes symptoms such as joint pain and inflammation. RA symptoms are usually controlled with medication, however, it is always possible to have flare-ups or flares of the condition. An RA flare is when symptoms get temporarily worse; during a flare, you may feel more […]
Continue reading5 Things You Need to Know About De Quervain’s Tendonitis
This condition is caused by the swelling of the thumb tendons that pass through a tunnel located on the thumb side of the wrist. When these tendons swell, they can no longer slide through the tunnel as easily, which results in increased friction and pain with certain movements. De Quervain’s Tendonitis is a condition […]
Continue readingHow To Chop Vegetables Without Damaging Your Hands
Have you ever watched those cooking shows where people chop all kinds of vegetables and fruits at what seems to be the speed of light? Well, all of those people had to practice a lot to get to where they are now but you can be sure that they started by knowing the basic rules […]
Continue reading4 Things You Need to Know About Thumb Arthritis
1. What is it? Arthritis in itself is a condition that irritates or destroys one or more of your joints. A joint is a structure where two bones connect. There are several types of arthritis, but the one that most often affects the thumb joint is called: osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is caused by the natural wear […]
Continue readingTexas Speaker of the House meets with physicians
Pictured: Dr. Mark Khorsandi, Bob Helms CEO of Victory Medical Center, Joe Strauss, Speaker of the House, and Becky Ames, Mayor of Beaumont, TX November 3, 2014. On the eve of the election, Speaker of the House Joe Strauss met with Dr. Khorsandi, and other physicians in San Antonio, Texas. The speaker of […]
Continue readingRiding a motorcycle and having hand pain…They don’t have to go together!
Hand surgeons often see motorcyclists for a variety of conditions. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Finger, Tennis Elbow, and Thumb Arthritis are some of the most common problems bike riders experience. The good news is that most of these conditions can be prevented or treated effectively. Part of the joy of riding a […]
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