Hand & Wrist Blog
Drew Brees Thumb Ligament Injury: Will He Come Back in 2019-20 Season?
During week 2 of the National Football League (NFL) regular season, New Orleans Saints starting quarterback, Drew Brees, received a blow to his throwing hand. The quarterback suffered a thumb
How Long Does it Take to Recover From a Wrist Sprain?
What is a wrist sprain?
The wrist is a joint that comprises the carpal bones. There are eight (8) carpal bones in the wrist and these bones are arranged in two rows. The proximal wrist bones
Symptoms of a Torn Wrist Ligament
What is a wrist ligament?
A ligament is a dense, fibrous connective tissue that joins the end of one bone to another. Ligaments are attached to ends of bones, and in a joint, they strengthen and
What’s Better for a Wrist Sprain: Ice or Heat?
Without the correct treatment, a sprained wrist can take much longer to heal. Wrist sprains are divided into three grades, aptly referred to as Grade 1, Grade 2, and Grade 3. Grade 1 sprains are
How Long Does it Take Somebody to Develop Carpal Tunnel?
The onset of CTS can range from a few days to years depending on the severity of the repetitive activity. Many professionals who are involved in repetitive work will develop CTS at different rates
Sagittal Band Tear “Boxer’s Knuckle”
Case
This case involves a 24 year old Mixed Martial Artist who injured his non-dominant left hand at the base of the middle finger at the knuckle or MCP joint after throwing a straight punch. He
How Hard Do You Have to Hit Your Elbow to Fracture It?
What is an elbow fracture?
The elbow is made up of three types of bones: the humerus (bone of the upper arm), the radius and ulna (bones of the lower arm). Each bone contributes to what is
MRSA in the bursa of the elbow or other joints
In the publication, Health News Florida, one writer recently shared a alarming personal story titled, “How MRSA Almost Ate My Elbow,” in which something that had initially looked like a
How Tennis Players can Avoid Wrist Injuries
How Tennis Players Can Avoid Wrist Injuries
Tennis is one of the most popular sports in the world. Unlike most sports, tennis is not a contact sport, however, it is a physically demanding
Can a Ganglion Cyst Become Cancerous?
Introduction
Ganglion cyst (GC) also called bible cysts is a synovial cyst fluid filled sac that develops on the wrists. GC affects people of all ages, and are the most common type of neoplasm
Are Ganglion Cysts Hereditary?
What are Ganglion Cysts?
Ganglion cysts or synovial cyst is a benign outgrown mass that usually develops on the back of the wrist. About sixty to seventy percent of ganglion cysts are found on the
Bowling And Wrist Tendonitis
Bowling and Wrist Tendonitis
The wrist is a delicate hinge joint that comprises several important tissues. The wrist consists of distal bones of the forearm: ulna and radius, the bones of the
Cysts and other growths in the wrist: What are they, and what should you do?
Finding bumps or lumps on your wrist can be frightening or puzzling. What do they signify? Are they cancerous?
It’s important to emphasize from the beginning that the vast majority of tumors or
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