Hand & Wrist Blog

How to Tell If a Finger Is Broken or Jammed
Fingers are one of the most common body parts to injure because we use our fingers constantly throughout the day. They’re also one of the most common body part injuries to ignore and leave untreated. While you may believe you’ve…

Top 4 Southlake Restaurants
Southlake, Texas, lies about 30 minutes northwest of Dallas near the man-made reservoir Grapevine Lake, created when the Denton Creek was dammed in 1952. Southlake has a population of just over 32,000 and offers many amenities and places of interest, including…

How To Fix Nursemaid’s Elbow
As a parent, it’s only natural to want to lift your child into your arms, swing them around, and enjoy high-spirited playtime. However, the very activities you love to engage in can cause a painful condition known as nursemaid’s elbow. …

Trigger Finger Surgery Recovery
Trigger finger is a painful, inconvenient condition that surgeons can resolve easily. If conservative treatment has failed in the past, it might be time to move forward and try something new. Fortunately, a quick and minor outpatient procedure can provide you…

Smith Vs. Colles Fracture
Several types of wrist fractures exist. Two of these are Smith and Colles fractures. You need to understand what they are and the treatment options available for both. Here is a review of the Smith and Colles fractures. What Are Smith and…

How to Get Rid of a Ganglion Cyst
Typically found on the tendons or joints of your hands or wrists, ganglion cysts are fluid-filled noncancerous lumps. You might notice a bump near your joint that looks like a tiny balloon, and this might signal that it’s a cyst. These uncomfortable…

Can a TFCC Tear Heal Without Surgery?
The triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) is an important wrist structure, and when it’s injured, it can cause severe pain and other issues. This area is located between the radius and the ulna, which are the two bones that make up…

Our 4 Favorite Italian Restaurants In Dallas
I think we can all agree that pasta is one of the best comfort foods ever created, plus it’s so versatile. You can have pasta with a wide variety of sauces, from your basic red marinara to creamy Alfredo or…

Tennis Elbow vs. Golfers Elbow
Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow are two conditions to confuse easily. They both affect the same general area, the elbow to the wrist, but involve different tendons and somewhat different symptoms. While the two conditions can be quite uncomfortable, they’re…

What Are The Different Types Of Arthritis In The Hand?
Arthritis can be a debilitating disease, especially arthritis in your hands. Most people use their hands and fingers constantly throughout the day. Suffering from pain in your joints can make accomplishing any task that much harder. How does arthritis develop…

Carpal Tunnel vs. Arthritis
To treat hand and wrist pain, you must first know what is causing it. Two common causes of hand pain are carpal tunnel syndrome and arthritis. You may be experiencing one or both of these conditions, causing your hand and…

11 Exercises For Trigger Finger
Trigger finger (finger tenosynovitis) is a type of tendinitis that affects tendons in your fingers and makes them flex. The condition gets its name from its primary characteristic of a curled or bent finger that looks as if it’s squeezing a…

Rheumatoid Arthritis vs. Osteoarthritis
Arthritis is inflammation of the joints, a condition that has two main causes. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder, and osteoarthritis (OA) is degeneration of the joints over time. While the underlying causes are different, there are similarities to…
Fun Sports Bars in Dallas
Texas, in general, is big into sports, but Dallas itself has a particularly large fandom. While there’s passion for a variety of games, there’s nothing that makes the sport more exciting than watching it with other fans. Since not everyone…

What To Expect After Carpal Tunnel Surgery
Carpal tunnel is a very painful syndrome, and once you experience symptoms, you’ll want to do everything you can to relieve the pain. After living with the flare-ups and pain for so long, the only option might be surgery. If…





