Hand & Wrist Blog
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…
Drew Brees Thumb Ligament Injury: Will He Come Back in 2019-20 Season?
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?
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…
Symptoms of a Torn Wrist Ligament
What is a wrist ligament? A ligament is a dense, fibrous connective tissue that joins the end of one bone to another. Ligaments are attached to ends of bones, and in a joint, they strengthen and stabilize the joints by…
Can a Ganglion Cyst Become Cancerous?
Ganglion cysts are one of the most common types of hand cysts, accounting for 60% to 70% of soft-tissue masses found in the hand and wrist. While these fluid-filled lumps are harmless, their appearance can cause you to wonder if…
What’s Better for a Wrist Sprain: Ice or Heat?
Without the correct treatment, a sprained wrist can take much longer to heal. Wrist sprains are divided into three grades, aptly referred to as Grade 1, Grade 2, and Grade 3. Grade 1 sprains are the mildest, while Grade 3…
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