Hand and wrist health
January 20, 2015
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…
Read articleJanuary 13, 2015
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,…
Read articleJanuary 6, 2015
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.…
Read articleDecember 23, 2014
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…
Read articleDecember 9, 2014
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…
Read articleNovember 25, 2014
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…
Read articleNovember 18, 2014
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…
Read articleNovember 11, 2014
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…
Read articleNovember 5, 2014
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…
Read articleNovember 4, 2014
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…
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