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Most Common Thumb Injuries

The thumb is an essential component of dexterity. Our opposable thumbs give us the ability to grasp, hold, and manipulate objects in a unique way. The thumb gets a lot of use for everything from texting to driving. This also…

Discover the Best Gyms in Dallas

Dallas is a city that’s always on the move, and its gyms are no exception. Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast, a beginner, or someone looking to switch up your workout routine, the variety of gyms in Dallas caters to all…

Discover the Best Yoga Studios in Dallas, TX

Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or just looking to start your practice, Dallas offers a variety of yoga studios that cater to all levels, styles, and preferences. From hot yoga to restorative, Vinyasa to meditation, there’s no shortage of places…

Wrist Surgery Recovery Time

Wrist surgery can seem like a daunting prospect, but the right surgical procedure can dramatically improve your quality of life. Whether you’ve sustained a serious injury or you’re suffering from a progressive condition, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, there are…

How Do You Fix a Mallet Finger?

Mallet finger is an injury that most commonly affects the middle, ring, or little finger after a forceful impact on the outstretched digit. A whopping 74% of cases impact the dominant hand. This injury is most often seen in middle-aged…

Can You Dislocate Your Wrist?

Your wrist is an essential joint that helps you perform various daily activities, from spooning your morning cereal to driving your car to work. Sudden impact can dislocate any of the small bones in your wrist. This is a painful…

Why Is Surgery Pain Worse at Night?

While a certain amount of pain is to be expected after surgery, some patients are surprised to find that post-surgery pain is worse at night than it is during the day. Understanding why this happens and how to handle it…

Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome Pain Relief Exercises

Hand and wrist pain can be bothersome, especially if you use your hands at work all day. When do you decide to have the pain examined by a doctor? If you’re experiencing wrist pain, you may be suffering from ulnar…

Causes of Thumb Pain When Gripping

Thanks to opposable thumbs, humans can grip objects and perform fine motor skills. But what happens when you experience pain while gripping these objects? How do you know what the culprit is and how to treat the issue? Use this…

Carpal Tunnel vs. Tendonitis

Do you find that you suffer from wrist pain, numbness, or tingling due to overuse or repetitive movements? You might assume that you’re dealing with carpal tunnel syndrome and think there’s nothing you can really do about it. In reality,…

Corey Bohan Surgical Case & Recovery

“During summer last year 2011 I was competing at the X-Games in LA. During my qualifying I crashed and went down hard. I was bruised and broken. I had torn my scapholunate ligament and was in need of the best…

Virtual Consultation

If you have a hand or wrist condition requiring medical attention, or wish to get a second opinion on a prior diagnosis, it may benefit you to start by scheduling a virtual consultation with Dr. Knight. The purpose of this…

The Robbie Maddison Case

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Dr. Knight on The Doctors TV

Arthritis & Knuckle Replacement Show I was asked by The Doctors TV show on CBS to participate along with one of my patient’s on the topic of joint replacement surgery in the hand. The state of the art procedure for…