Hand & Wrist Blog
5 Ways to Alleviate Pain from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
September 7th, 2020
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
August 31st, 2020
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
March 6th, 2020
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
February 19th, 2020
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
February 7th, 2020
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
January 30th, 2020
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
January 21st, 2020
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
January 13th, 2020
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
January 2nd, 2020
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
December 23rd, 2019
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)?
December 18th, 2019
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
December 12th, 2019
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
November 25th, 2019
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…
Drew Brees Thumb Ligament Injury: Will He Come Back in 2019-20 Season?
October 9th, 2019
During week 2 of the National Football League (NFL) regular season, New Orleans Saints starting quarterback, Drew Brees, received a blow to his throwing hand. The quarterback suffered a thumb ligament injury and subsequent surgery – which will likely sideline…
How Long Does it Take to Recover From a Wrist Sprain?
August 26th, 2019
What is a wrist sprain? The wrist is a joint that comprises the carpal bones. There are eight (8) carpal bones in the wrist and these bones are arranged in two rows. The proximal wrist bones articulate with the radius…