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Are Golfer’s Elbow and Tennis Elbow the Same?
Do you ever get that tickling sensation when someone rubs your elbow? This sensation that makes you want to laugh is the polar opposite of the feeling you get when suffering from an inflamed
5 Things You Have To Do To Prepare For Any Surgery
Have you been scheduled to undergo surgery, and you are not sure how you should prepare? There are several steps to take before surgery that highly depend on the sort of procedure that will be
What To Expect When Going In For Arthroscopic Wrist Surgery
Surgery always comes with expectations and sometimes complications. What to expect from surgery may depend on the area in which the procedure will be done and its reason. Regardless of the type of
Can Non-Mothers Develop “Mommy Thumb”?
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, also known to many as “mommy thumb,” is a painful condition that affects the tendons on the thumb side of your wrist. Tendons are rope-like
5 Ways to Prevent Arthritis
As we age, several body parts naturally wear down, especially the joints that help connect our bones. When these joints become inflamed or damaged over time, arthritis can develop. So what is
What are the 5 Most Important Questions to Ask a Surgeon before Surgery
Millions of Americans undergo surgery every year, some are well informed while others are not. All surgeries come with benefits and risks that every patient should consider before agreeing to the
How Long Does It Typically Take For A Wrist Sprain To Heal?
A sprained wrist occurs when there is an injury to its ligaments. The ligaments are strong fibrous tissues that connect bones to other bones inside a joint. The wrist, although it is thought to
5 Ways to Alleviate Pain from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is the compression of the median nerve (located on the palm side of the hand) as it passes into the hand. The median nerve provides the thumb, index finger, long finger, and
How To Treat A Hand Burn Immediately After It Occurs
Falling prey to a hand burn can occur at any time during a variety of activities. From cooking to ironing clothes, a burn should be cared for immediately after it happens to prevent infection.
Preventing Hand and Wrist Injuries in the Gym
As February winds down, many New Year’s resolutions have deteriorated or been abandoned altogether. For many, this comes as a result of overtraining or injury, sometimes to the hand or wrist.
New Study Delineates Benefit of Wrist Ganglia Surgery in Children vs. Non-surgical Treatment
A new study in the Journal of Hand Surgery (the official journal of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand) found a greater rate of wrist ganglia resolution in children with surgery compared
Texting and Typing: Common Hand and Wrist Injuries
Technology dominates today’s world. From our phones to our TVs to our computers, we spend significant time in front of a screen each day, often texting or typing at the same time. In fact,
Boston Children’s Hospital Suggests Safety and Efficacy with Surgical Treatment of TFCC Tears in Kids
A recent study out of the renowned Boston Children’s Hospital found surgical repair of triangular fibrocartilage complex (FTCC) tears in kids to safely and effectively reduce pain, improve
Harvard Study Suggests Earlier Carpal Tunnel Screening in Diabetes, Hypertension, Older Age
A recent study out of Harvard University delineated demographic and medical factors associated with advanced carpal tunnel syndrome, identifying older age, diabetes, and hypertension as correlated
Ski Season 2023: Common Hand and Wrist Injuries and How to Prevent Them
With Winter officially underway, skiers and snowboarders will be flocking to the slopes to revisit familiar trails and blaze new ones. If you’re one of them, you might already know that both
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