Hand & Wrist Blog
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…
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 sports are associated with many upper extremity injuries.…
LA Kings’ Martinez Sustains Lacerated Artery, Nerves in Wrist: Treatment and Outcome
In a recent NHL game, an awkward collision caused an opponent to slide skate-first into the outstretched arm of Los Angeles Kings defenseman Alec Martinez, slicing his radial artery and two superficial radial nerves. Martinez immediately left the game and…
Does Obesity or Smoking Affect Healing from Wrist Fracture Surgery? A Look at New Harvard Study
A recent study out of Harvard University and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center investigated the impact of obesity and smoking on recovery after wrist fracture surgery – specifically a distal radius break. Researchers concluded that obesity did not affect functional…
Dak Prescott’s Dual Hand Injuries: Will They Affect his Play (and the Cowboy’s Playoff Push)?
In a hard-fought loss to the Chicago Bears in week 14, the Dallas Cowboy’s quarterback Dak Prescott sustained minor injuries to both hands: an unspecified injury to his right index finger (throwing arm) and a sprained left hand, per the…
Common Hand and Wrist Injuries in the Kitchen
With Thanksgiving wrapping up and the Holiday Season fast approaching, hand and wrist injuries in the kitchen are at an annual high. While minor cuts and burns may be most common, constant chopping, lifting, and stirring can place heightened strain…
Wrist Sprain or Break? How to Tell and What to Do
We’ve all been there: A trip, slip, or missed step sends us tumbling to the ground, bracing ourselves with our hands and bent wrists. This sort of fall often causes wrist pain – but is it a sprain or a…
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