Despite finger dislocation being a common injury, that doesn’t make it any less painful or urgent to treat. After all, finger dislocations are painful and can affect our daily activities, resulting in frustration and restrictions. These dislocations can occur due to physical trauma, such as an accident or overuse due to repetitive motions. Understanding your […]
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The Top 4 Signs You Might Need Trigger Finger Surgery
These days, you’re having trouble buttoning your blouse and even playing your favorite song on the guitar. And it’s all because of your trigger finger. Trigger finger is a condition where your thumb or finger remains stuck in a flexed or bent position. This condition impacts 2-3% of people in the United States. The question is, […]
Continue readingHand Injury Report by Hand Surgery Specialists of Texas
World Series champion, and reliable catcherMartin Maldonado surprisingly played through the entire world series with a broken hand. Certain media outlets reported it was the “bone near the little finger.” He is supposed to have surgery in the off season. This brings up a good question on whether or not one should delay surgery whether […]
Continue readingThe 6 Most Common Finger Injuries (And How to Avoid Them!)
Your hands are under attack. Hand and finger injuries account for nearly one-quarter of injuries reported to the Department of Labor. That makes them the most frequent preventable injuries in the workplace. You can experience many types of finger injuries. Some are more common than others, but all of them are preventable. You must take […]
Continue readingWhat Are the Most Common Finger Injuries for Athletes?
Playing sports is a pastime that unites people from all walks of life, but it doesn’t come without risks. Sports injuries are a constant danger, affecting amateurs and professionals alike. And an impressive amount of those injuries, as high as 25%, affect the fingers and hands. Impressive as it is, it makes sense that finger […]
Continue readingThe Musician’s Guide to Repetitive Strain Injury Treatment
Music is one of the greatest gifts of humanity in the twenty-first century, and more people are enjoying it than ever. Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, more people than ever have begun learning to play instruments for the first time. Well, what else are you supposed to do with the extra free time? […]
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 readingTop 10 Sports-Related Athlete Injuries in the Hands and Wrist
Did you know that sports injuries affect around 3.5 million teens and children each year? While adolescents are not the only demographic at risk from sports injuries, they usually engage in many athletic events. Athlete injuries are orthopedic issues that can push someone out of playing in a sport or athletic event. Certain groups of […]
Continue readingWhat Type of Finger Injury Is It? An introductory Guide for Patients
Hands endure a lot. More than 900,000 workers sustained a workplace injury in 2018. More than 120,000 workers injured their hands, making hand injuries the second most common form of injury. A hand injury is often a finger injury. Fingers are small yet packed with tissues that become damaged. It can be hard to tell […]
Continue reading5 Ways to Avoid a Finger Tendon Injury That Need Surgery
Every year in the United States, patients across the country suffer 33 million musculoskeletal injuries. These can be extremely painful and have a huge impact on your ability to work and carry out basic daily tasks. But did you know that the majority of these injuries involve tendons? In fact, 50% of musculoskeletal injuries involve […]
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