Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs) are a common and often debilitating issue for many workers, particularly those who perform repetitive tasks or maintain awkward postures for extended periods. These injuries can affect various parts of the body, but the hands, wrists, and elbows are especially vulnerable. At Hand Surgery Specialists of Texas, we understand the importance […]
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Understanding the Pros and Cons of Tommy John Surgery
Named for former All-Star baseball pitcher Tommy John, Tommy John surgery is more formally known as UCL (ulnar collateral ligament) reconstruction. As you might suspect, it’s used to repair a damaged UCL. In particular, the UCL is replaced with a grafted tendon from somewhere else in the body, most frequently the forearm, hamstring, or big […]
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Bryce Harper of the Philadelphia Phillies has been dealing with an elbow injury for several months. Now it is the off season, and the question is will it require surgery? What is Bryce Harper’s elbow injury? Bryce Harper has an medial collateral ligament injury of the elbow What is a medial collateral ligament injury? A […]
Continue readingHand Injury Report on Dak Prescott
On September 11, 2022, in the season home opener, Dallas Cowboy’s star quarterback Dak Prescott suffered an injury to his right thumb. The injury occurred to his throwing hand in the fourth quarter of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tom Brady. ESPN immediately reported that he would need surgery, and would miss […]
Continue readingThe Most Effective Tennis Elbow Treatment Options, Explained
2% of people in the United States will develop tennis elbow at some point in their lives, but that doesn’t mean you have to. If you take care of your elbows, you’ll reduce the likelihood of ever developing this condition. If you already have a tennis elbow, don’t worry, because there are many tennis elbow treatment […]
Continue reading9 Common Injuries That Cause Elbow Pain
Burning elbow pain may very well be one of the most annoying things that someone—especially a person with an active lifestyle—will ever have to experience. In many ways, it is debilitating and can make even the most mundane tasks seem almost unbearable. If you have severe elbow pain and you’re here wondering what some potential […]
Continue reading11 Tips for Your Smooth Tommy John Surgery Recovery
Elbows are under attack. That’s why more than 1,800 semi-professional and professional athletes have had at least one Tommy John surgery. Thousands of other Americans have had the surgery after months of intense elbow pain. You should consider the procedure if you’re dealing with pain and discomfort in your arm. But you shouldn’t rush into having it. […]
Continue reading9 Signs Your Elbow Pain Needs to Be Checked Out
The elbow is a complex joint designed to complete a wide range of dynamic movements. But, as with a lot of our body’s most essential and hard-working components, we often forget about how much we use our elbows. Until, that is, we start to experience elbow pain. Elbow injuries are actually a lot more prevalent than many […]
Continue readingHow to Prevent a Repetitive Strain Injury from Your Favorite Sport
Are you still suffering from repeated injuries in your favorite sport? Do you keep trying to return to the field or court but find yourself sidelined by injuries? There is no doubt about it. Continuing a train of injuries can be one of the most frustrating experiences as an outdoor enthusiast and athlete. When you […]
Continue readingUlnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction: What Does It Mean?
Did you know that over 85 percent of patients who undergo ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction recover fully? The technique has been nicknamed the Tommy John surgery and for good reason – it was first used on the famous baseball pitcher in 1974. Professional athletes are not the only ones inflicted with throbbing elbow pain. Work and overuse injuries […]
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