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Kienböck’s Disease
July 30th, 2010
Contents1 What is Kienbock’s Disease?2 What Causes Kienbock’s Disease?3 What are the symptoms of Kienbock’s Disease?4 How is Kienbock’s Disease diagnosed?5 How is Kienbock’s Disease treated?5.1 Non-surgical6 Surgical Options for Kienböck’s Disease6.1 Revascularization6.2 Intercarpal Fusion6.3 Joint Leveling6.4 Lunate Excision6.5 Proximal…
Carpal Tunnel Treatment in Dallas
July 30th, 2010
Contents1 What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?2 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms3 Causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome3.1 Repetitive Movements & Overuse3.2 Swelling in the Body3.3 Sex3.4 Tumors or Growths3.5 Anatomic Factors3.6 Inflammatory Conditions3.7 Medications3.8 Nerve-Damaging Conditions4 Diagnosing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome4.1 Patient History4.2…
Mallet Finger: Splints, Treatment, & More
July 30th, 2010
Contents1 What is Mallet Finger?2 What causes Mallet Finger?3 What are the symptoms of Mallet Finger?4 How is Mallet Finger diagnosed?5 How is Mallet Finger treated?5.1 Non-surgical5.2 Surgical6 How can Dr. Knight help you with Mallet Finger?7 Mallet Finger Fact…
Nail Bed Injuries: Treatment & Healing
July 30th, 2010
Contents1 What are Nail Bed Injuries?2 What causes Nail Bed Injuries?3 What are the symptoms of Nail Bed Injuries?4 How are Nail Bed Injuries diagnosed?5 How are Nail Bed Injuries treated?5.1 Non-surgical5.2 Surgical6 How can Dr. Knight help you with…
Paronychia Treatment In Dallas
July 30th, 2010
If the skin around a fingernail or toenail is red, swollen, and painful, you may have an infection called paronychia. Paronychia is one of the most common hand infections, and many people try to ignore or manage their symptoms on…
Nerve Injuries of the Hand
July 30th, 2010
Nerves are cells of the body that transmit signals to and from the brain, and they enable us to move our muscles and sense the surrounding environment. Injuries to the hand may cause nerve damage, which can result in short-…
Reconstructive Arm Elbow Surgery in Dallas, TX
July 30th, 2010
What is it? When is it performed? What is reconstructive arm elbow surgery? Reconstructive arm elbow surgery is a procedure that restores the function and appearance of the arm elbow after injury, disease or birth deformities prevent normal elbow use…
Reconstructive Hand Surgery in Dallas, TX
July 30th, 2010
What is Reconstructive Hand Surgery? Reconstructive hand surgery a common procedure needed to relieve pain in the hand or restore function r improve appearance of the hand after injury, disease or birth deformities. Reconstructive surgery for traumatic cases can involve…
Reconstructive Wrist Surgery in Dallas, TX
July 30th, 2010
What is Reconstructive Wrist Surgery? Reconstructive wrist surgery is needed when trauma, a development abnormality or disease has led to pain or limitation of function. Reconstructive wrist surgery for traumatic cases can involve simple repair of an injured structure to…
Replantation
July 30th, 2010
What is replantation? Replantation is the reattachment of a completely severed body part. Most commonly the severed part is a finger, hand, forearm or arm. Other areas that have been reattached involve the lower limb, face, tongue, ear, scalp or…
Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms & Treatment In Dallas
July 30th, 2010
Contents1 What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?2 What causes Rheumatoid Arthritis?3 What are the symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis?4 How is Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosed?5 How is Rheumatoid Arthritis Treated?5.1 Non-Surgical5.2 Surgical6 How can Dr. Knight help you with Rheumatoid Arthritis?7 Rheumatoid Arthritis Fact…
Scaphoid Fracture Treatment in Dallas
July 30th, 2010
Scaphoid fractures account for as many as 80% of all carpal bone fractures. If you’ve injured your wrist, it’s likely that a scaphoid fracture is the problem. Young adult males have a slightly higher incidence of this type of injury,…
Swan Neck Deformity Surgery in Dallas
July 30th, 2010
Despite its name, swan neck deformity has nothing to do with the neck — it’s actually a condition that affects the natural alignment and movement of the fingers. It can cause even the simplest tasks, like gripping or typing, to…
Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome
July 30th, 2010
Contents1 What is Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome?2 What causes Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome?3 What are the symptoms of Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome?4 How is Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome diagnosed?5 How is Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome treated?5.1 Non-surgical5.2 Surgical6 How can Dr. Knight help you with…
Vascular Disorders
July 30th, 2010
What is it? Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Options How Dr. Knight Helps Videos What are Vascular Disorders? The hand is an extremely delicate and precisely calibrated part of the body, and the vessels that keep is supplied with blood are…