Hand and wrist health
July 23, 2015
Living with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) can be mentally and physically exhausting. The constant or intermittent wrist pain, the feeling of numbness or tingling on certain fingers, the nighttime pain that disrupts sleep and…
Read articleJuly 10, 2015
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…
Read articleJuly 2, 2015
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…
Read articleJune 19, 2015
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…
Read articleJune 12, 2015
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…
Read articleJune 5, 2015
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…
Read articleMay 29, 2015
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…
Read articleMay 27, 2015
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…
Read articleMay 22, 2015
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…
Read articleMay 12, 2015
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…
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