What is that hard little bump on your wrist? You may have noticed it before, but it doesn’t hurt, so you ignore it and get on with your life. A few months later you notice it seems a little bigger. It may have begun to cause you hand pain or wrist pain from time to time. That […]
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Tennis Elbow: Not Just A Problem For Athletes
You don’t have to be a tennis pro—or even play tennis—to develop this condition. This painful condition is commonly known as “Tennis Elbow,” because the repeated swinging motions in tennis (or any similar racquet sport) put great stress on arm muscles and tendons. You might be living with Tennis Elbow if… You have consistent pain […]
Continue readingMigraines: Carpal Tunnel of the Head?
Carpal tunnel syndrome and migraine headaches are two chronic conditions that debilitate individuals with crippling hand pain and head pain, disrupting day-to-day life. A migraine is a throbbing, pulsating, concentrated sensation of pain in the head. Migraines can last for days, bringing nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to sound and light. New research has uncovered a […]
Continue readingThe Top 6 Scleroderma-Related Conditions to Watch Out For
Hand surgeon Dr. Mark Khorsandi, an esteemed board member of the Scleroderma Foundation’s Blue Bonnet chapter, recently spoke at the foundation’s 20th anniversary event in Houston. In his speech he addressed several scleroderma-related issues that can develop in scleroderma patients. Dr. Khorsandi spoke about these conditions and treatment options. Scleroderma-related complications include the following: CALCINOSIS: Calcinosis is […]
Continue readingThat Lump On The Back Of Your Hand Might Be Carpal Bossing
Carpal bossing can affect anyone, but is it well known as one of the most debilitating hand-related boxing injuries. Carpal bossing is a condition in which a hard, bony lump appears on the back of the hand or wrist, right where the long hand bones and the small wrist bones meet. Carpal bossing occurs when […]
Continue readingChildren Can Suffer From Arthritis Too!
While it is not commonly known, children and teens can suffer from arthritis, too. The term Juvenile Arthritis (JA) refers to many autoimmune and inflammatory conditions that can affect certain joints, bones, muscles, cartilage, and other connective tissues of the body, and limit or impede physical movement. Juvenile Arthritis develops in children 16 or younger. […]
Continue reading5 Fun Facts About the Hand and Arm Bones
The hands (including the wrists) are the body part with the most bones – Each hand has 27 bones, and together they have 54 bones. That represents over 25% of the total amount of bones in the human body! Arms are usually the most commonly broken bones among adults. If broken, most bones will re-grow […]
Continue readingThe 19 Rules of Lawnmower Safety
Spring is almost here; the season of warmer weather and spending more time enjoying the outdoors. If you are one of the millions of people who like to mow their own lawn in order to keep the grass nice and healthy, keep reading to find out about important precautions you need to take in order […]
Continue readingIf You Are a Cyclist, You Need to Know about This Condition
Cyclists are prone to several kinds of injuries when out on the road. One of the most prevalent injuries is called Ulnar Neuropathy, also known as Cyclist Palsy or Handlebar Palsy. This condition is most common in recurrent road cyclists or mountain bikers. Cyclist Palsy is an injury to the ulnar nerve, which runs along […]
Continue reading5 Things You Need To Know About Boxer’s Fracture
Where It Occurs What we commonly know as a “boxer’s fracture” refers to a break at the neck of the metacarpal bones, which are the bones of the hand that form the knuckles. The most common types of boxer’s fractures occur in the knuckle bones of the ring and little finger. What the Symptoms […]
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