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 […]
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Common Gardening Hand Injuries and How to Avoid Them
In 2020, many Americans found themselves looking for ways to relieve stress and improve their home environments. Given this, it’s no surprise that gardening grew as a hobby in the U.S. in 2020. According to a recent gardening survey, gardeners spent 42% more time in their gardens during that year. There are countless benefits to […]
Continue reading11 Tennis Injuries to Your Wrists and Hands
In the US, there are about 18 million people who play tennis recreationally, and this number continues to grow. Since the U.S. Open is underway, we thought it would be a great time to share with our readers, some of the more common injuries we encounter from tennis. On average, players get about 0.05 to […]
Continue readingWhat Is Avocado Hand?
The average millennial household spent almost $25 on avocados in the span of a single year. Unfortunately, it seems like millennials should save that money for medical expenses instead. In the same year, avocados caused about 8,900 emergency room visits. That’s 24 avocado-related hospital visits every day. How is this fruit hurting so many guacamole and […]
Continue readingHow to Handle Overuse Injuries as a Musician
Bob Dylan can speak to the tragedy of overuse. After nearly sixty years of playing his own guitar accompaniment onstage, the legendary folk musician sits placidly behind a piano, sparing his arthritic fingers from the abuse that is the frequent fate of excessive guitar playing. On rare occasions, Dylan will step up to the microphone for a special rendition of […]
Continue readingA Patient’s Guide to Ganglion Cyst Removal and Aftercare
Did you recently hit your hand against something hard? Do you notice a painful bump on your hand or by your wrist? It could be a sign that you have a ganglion cyst. Ganglion cysts occur in 70% of people between 20 and 40 years old, often in women. Often, it is benign, but it […]
Continue readingLimited Range of Motion: Causes and Solutions for Hand Joint Mobility
About 61 million Americans (1 in 4 US adults) have an orthopedic injury that can be disabling. About one in seven adults has the most common disability type: mobility. If you’re experiencing hand joint mobility issues, you’re not alone. What’s limiting your hand’s range of motion? Is it possible you have a hand disorder? Keep […]
Continue readingEverything You Need to Know About Hand Pain
Did you know that carpal tunnel syndrome affects 1 to 5 percent of the adult population? Especially those who use their hands often at work, such as athletes, gardeners, musicians, and people who work an office job, are likely to get carpal tunnel or suffer from other kinds of hand pain. If you’re one of […]
Continue readingWhen Is It Time to See a Hand Doctor for Your Wrist Injury
Did you know that hand and wrist injuries are both incredibly common ? Whether you work at an office or at a construction site, it can be easy for you to get a wrist injury on the job. The same goes for athletes and guitar players. Aside from what we would consider acute injuries to the […]
Continue readingThe Complete Guide to Numbness in Hands
Did you know that 1% of the population has carpal tunnel syndrome? Many people experiencing this condition report tingling or numbness in their hands. However, while carpal tunnel syndrome is typically the most common reason for numbness in hands, it’s by no means the only explanation. The reality is that a variety of hand, wrist, […]
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