Category: Hand Conditions

You are sitting in the ER waiting room when you hear from the emergency room doctor that your child suffered a broken arm. It resulted from a bike accident or when they slid too hard on the playing field. Learning that your child has broken their arm may leave you with many questions. There are […]

Did you know that the average person will break about two bones in his or her lifetime? Broken bones come in all different forms and some might be mild while others might be very serious. Whatever the case, broken bones can be very painful and can take a long time to heal. But in some […]

Did you know that about 5% of the population suffers from carpal tunnel? Carpal tunnel is one of many reasons why a person may experience numb hands. Other reasons may have to do with your spine health or certain health conditions. But whatever the case, numb hands can not only be frustrating to deal with […]

Are you suffering from the daily experience of tingling hands? Are you wondering where this symptom came from and what you can do about it? Tingling in the extremities, including the hands, is a common phenomenon. In fact, it is one of the most common reasons that people seek medical care. There are a variety […]

Did you know that estimates say around 76% of musicians will suffer some type of injury throughout their life that impacts their playing ability? Playing an instrument is a hobby for some, an outlet for others, and even potentially a career for people. It has countless benefits, but as you can see from the above […]

The U.S. Department of Labor states that almost 25% of workplace injuries are hand injuries. The hand is composed of a network of connective tissues, nerves, muscles, and bones. Many people with hand injuries shrug it off as not a big deal. After a few weeks or a month, the pain becomes intense. That’s when […]

Between 1998 to 2002, there were just over 3,000 instances of an avocado hand injury. Recent data taken from 2020 found that from 2013 to 2017 avocado hand injuries increased by nearly 24,000. Researchers speculated that people are eating more avocados than they were 20 years ago. In fact, most injuries involved the left hand or the […]

Did you know that around six million Americans fracture a bone every year? When a bone in your body gets cracked, that means it’s fractured or broken. Broken bones are a common injury in both adults and children. Our hands are one of the most essential parts of our body since we use them for nearly […]

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 […]