Are you tired of experiencing discomfort and pain while typing for long hours? Typing for extended periods in an uncomfortable position can adversely affect your health. While most people are aware of potential back pains, wrist strains and injuries are equally common issues for frequent hand users. This can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome. So, […]
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Everything to Know About Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
Waking up to a tingling sensation in your hands, struggling to grip your morning coffee mug tightly, feeling a sharp pain shoot up your wrist as you type away at your desk job. These are not just minor inconveniences. They’re telltale signs of a condition that’s silently impacting millions: carpal tunnel syndrome. It’s a problem […]
Continue readingEndoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery Recovery Time: A Patient’s Guide
Nearly one to three individuals out of every 1,000 each year are affected by carpal tunnel syndrome. If you’re suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome, you may experience debilitating hand pain, numbness, and tingling. When conservative treatments like physical therapy or medication fail to provide relief, endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery may become a viable option. This […]
Continue readingCarpal Tunnel vs Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: What’s the Difference?
According to the last available data, the prevalence of wrist pain among people with physically demanding jobs was 10% in the short term and 24% in the medium term. In other words, wrist pain is common, but many people never do anything to ease it. There are many different types of hand pain and wrist pain. […]
Continue readingWhat to Expect During and After Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery
Did you know that carpal tunnel syndrome affects an estimated 1.9 million people in the US? For many of these individuals, endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery offers a minimally invasive solution to relieve pain and restore function to their hand and wrist. In this article, we’ll discuss what to expect during and after this advanced procedure, […]
Continue readingThe Early Signs of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome to Look Out For
If you’re dealing with frequent, lingering pain or numbness in your wrist, hands, and arms, it could be time to investigate whether you have carpal tunnel syndrome. For example, most people’s symptoms start slowly and begin with numbness or tingling. However, carpal tunnel syndrome is a fairly common condition that typically affects adults who engage […]
Continue readingWhat Are Your Treatment Options for Chronic Wrist Pain?
Wrist pain has a prevalence rate of about 19.1% among adults. From typing to writing, your wrist plays a vital role in basic movements. Although it is a small part of your body, it comprises several bones, ligaments, and tendons. This makes it a somewhat delicate area. Most people experience occasional wrist pain at some […]
Continue readingAlligator season comes to an end, but your hand may still be hurting
Holding the title of one of the largest alligators caught in Texas, at 14 feet the Fontenot’s caught a beast of an alligator this season. This 14-footer can sometimes come with a price. It is not easy catching and bringing in an alligator of this size. Besides the expertise and respect for such a creature, one […]
Continue readingWhat to Do if You Have Carpal Tunnel: 13 Effective Tips
Do you have carpal tunnel pain? You’re not alone and there is the possibility of recovery and/or treatment. In fact, millions of people suffer from this condition each year. Fortunately, those that care enough to find treatment, do so with great outcomes of success. In this blog post, we will discuss eleven tips on what […]
Continue readingEverything You Need to Know About Cubital Tunnel Endoscopic Surgery
Did you know that cubital tunnel syndrome is the second most common peripheral nerve entrapment syndrome? If you’re suffering from intense elbow pain, difficulty with range of motion, numbness or tingling of the ring and little fingers, weakness with gripping, you aren’t alone. You could be suffering from cubital tunnel syndrome. If you have cubital […]
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