Hand & Wrist Blog
How to Treat Animal Bites and When to See a Doctor
Whether from a pet or a wild animal, experiencing an animal bite can be scary and painful. Knowing what to do and when to see a doctor can help you manage the situation and treat your wound.
5 Potential Causes of Stiff Hands
We all use our hands every day for nearly everything that we do. When your hands start becoming stiff, it can prevent you from performing your daily routine and from doing what you love. If
Is Cracking Your Knuckles Bad?
Knuckle cracking is a common behavior, typically performed unconsciously. For many, it’s a harmless coping mechanism. To others, it’s a potentially harmful habit that can cause
Why Do My Fingers Sometimes Go Numb?
What may have started with a slight tingle every once in a while has become a complete loss of sensation in your hands or fingers. Hand numbness can greatly hinder everyday tasks and cause them to
Smart Phone Hand Pain & How to Prevent It
With phones able to perform practically any task, it’s no wonder people are spending more time on them. With social media apps and games for entertainment, accessible apps related to work,
Signs You May Have Nerve Damage
Nerves are like tree branches, and your body contains billions of these sensors that transmit messages to your brain. When everything works, your brain will use this information to recognize pain,
Common Hand Cysts & Tumors
Any abnormal lump or mass on your body can be alarming, especially when you’re unsure of the cause. There are many different kinds of hand tumors and cysts, and the good news is that
Different Types of Arthritis and Their Causes
Arthritis is a broad term that describes various conditions that affect the joints, connective tissues, and the tissue around the joints in your body. While symptoms vary, the most common symptoms
Your Guide to the Best Kids Summer Camps in Dallas
Camp offers kids the chance to get out of the house for a week in the summer, meet new friends, and learn various interesting things from sports and coding to robotics and creative arts. Just
Conditions Commonly Mistaken for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
If you start to experience numbness or tingling in your hands, fingers, and wrists, your first thought might be that you’re experiencing carpal tunnel syndrome. That’s because
Family-Friendly Spring Activities in Dallas, TX
Spring is in the air, and the next school break is right around the corner. If you’re anything like our team at The Hand and Wrist Institute, you’re likely looking forward to spending
Wrist Range of Motion Exercises
When you undergo a procedure to heal the wrist or if you suffer pain from conditions affecting the bones and joints, using wrist range of motion exercises can help you gently gain flexibility and
What Is Bowstringing? Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
Your hands contain 27 bones each, the most of any human body part. These bones work together with muscles, tendons, and ligaments to help you perform complex tasks and movements. This means you can
A2 Pulley Injury Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Clearly, the human hand is a complex and useful part of your body. Its intricate skeletal structure and powerful muscles allow you to control your fingers, grasp things, climb, and make all kinds
What Are Heberden’s and Bouchard’s Nodes?
We use our hands for everything, from heavy labor tasks to activities that require fine motor skills. Over time, the tissue in our hands can wear down and cause a condition like osteoarthritis.
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