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Safe Arm Workout Procedures to Prevent Wrist and Joint Injuries
Have you had trouble with wrist and joint injuries but still want to get in your arm workout? There are procedures you can follow that will help reduce your pain while also keeping you active. Below you will find a…
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 elbow. The pain can be so…
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 done. However, here are some…
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 surgery you are about to undergo, it…
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 structures that the muscle uses to pull the bone. These tendons can…
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 arthritis? It is a progressive condition that tends…
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 procedure. Whether it is your first-time undergoing surgery, or…
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 have one joint that connects it…
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 part of the ring finger…
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. Suffering from a hand burn can…
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. Fortunately, many of these injuries are minor, and can…
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 to non-surgical techniques, leading authors to…
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, according to Rush University, the average…
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 range-of-motion, and increase activity over one year later. Surgery for this painful…
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 with higher risk. More severe carpal tunnel syndrome may have down-the-line effects, including longer…
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