Hand and wrist health
December 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…
Read articleOctober 30, 2014
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…
Read articleSeptember 2, 2014
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.…
Read articleAugust 26, 2014
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…
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