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Joint Replacement in Hands, Wrists and Elbows

Contents1 What is Joint Replacement?2 When Is Joint Replacement Necessary?2.1 Arthritis2.2 Trauma2.3 Congenital Deformities3 Types of Joint Replacement Procedures3.1 Total Joint Replacement (Arthroplasty)3.2 Partial Joint Replacement3.3 Joint Fusion (Arthrodesis)4 Benefits and Risks of Joint Replacement Surgery5 Who Should Perform a…

Hand Tumors

Contents1 What are Hand Tumors?2 What causes Hand Tumors?3 What are the symptoms of Hand Tumors?4 How are Hand Tumors diagnosed?5 How are Hand Tumors treated?6 How can Dr. Knight help you with Hand Tumors?7 Surgical Videos What are Hand…

What Causes Numb Hands?

Contents1 What is Hand Numbness?2 What Are the Causes of Numb Hands?3 What Are the Symptoms of Hand Numbness?4 How is Hand Numbness Diagnosed?5 Treatments for Hand Numbness5.1 Non-surgical5.2 Surgical6 How Can Dr. Knight Help You With Hand Numbness? What…

Hand Fractures: Symptoms & Treatment

Hand fractures account for about 19% of all breaks. Most hand fractures involve the metacarpals in the palm. Men between 15 and 35 are the most likely to experience this type of injury. A hand fracture can be a minor…

Mommy Thumb – de Quervain’s Stenosing Tenosynovitis

Contents1 What is Mommy Thumb (de Quervain’s Stenosing Tenosynovitis)?2 What causes mommy thumb?3 What are symptoms of mommy thumb?4 How is De Quervain’s Stenosing Tenosynovitis diagnosed?5 How is mommy thumb treated?5.1 Non-surgical5.2 Surgical6 How can Dr. Knight help you with…

Cumulative Trauma Disorder (CTD)

Contents1 What are Cumulative Trauma Disorders?2 What causes Cumulative Trauma Disorders?3 What are the symptoms of Cumulative Trauma Disorders?4 How are Cumulative Trauma Disorders diagnosed?5 How are Cumulative Trauma Disorders treated?5.1 Non-surgical5.2 Surgical6 How can Dr. Knight help you with…

Cartilage and Ligament Tears of the Wrist

Contents1 What are Cartilage & Ligament Tears of the Wrist?2 What causes Cartilage & Ligament Tears of the Wrist?3 What are the symptoms of Cartilage & Ligament Tears of the Wrist?4 How are Cartilage & Ligament Tears of the Wrist…

Arthritis Surgery in Hands Wrists and Elbows

Contents1 What is Arthritis Surgery?2 Types of Arthritis Surgery2.1 Joint Replacement Total Joint Replacement (Arthroplasty)2.2 Partial Joint Replacement2.3 Joint Fusion (Arthrodesis)2.4 Joint Resurfacing2.5 Arthroscopic Procedures3 Who should perform arthritis surgery?4 When Is Arthritis Surgery Necessary?5 The Surgical Process5.1 Pre-operative Preparations5.2…

Arm Fractures

Contents1 What are Arm Fractures?2 What are the causes of Arm Fractures?3 What are the Symptoms of Arm Fractures?4 How are Arm Fractures diagnosed?5 How are Arm Fractures Treated?5.1 Non-Surgical5.2 Surgical6 How Can Dr. Knight Help Your Arm Fractures?7 Arm…

Animal Bites

Contents1 What is an Animal Bite?2 What are the symptoms of an Animal Bite?3 How is an Animal Bite diagnosed?4 How is an Animal Bite treated?4.1 Non-surgical4.2 Surgical5 How can Dr. Knight help you with Animal Bites?6 Animated Videos What…

Amputation Doctor in Dallas, TX

Contents1 What are Amputations?2 What causes Amputations?3 What are symptoms of Amputations?4 How to diagnose Amputations:5 Non-surgical treatment of Amputations6 Surgical treatment of Amputations What are Amputations? Amputations occur when all or part of an appendage is cut away from…

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News

Welcome to The Hand and Wrist Institute News Section. Below you will find our recent press releases and institution news updates. Please check back soon for more news updates.

John T. Knight, M.D. Announced Medical Director

D.I.S.C. SPORTS AND SPINE CENTER ANNOUNCES JOHN T. KNIGHT, M.D. WILL SERVE AS DIRECTOR OF THE NEWLY LAUNCHED HAND AND WRIST INSTITUTE AT D.I.S.C. Specialties Include Advanced Arthroscopic and Endoscopic Outpatient Procedures Including the New Stitchless Carpal Tunnel Release and…

USOC announces D.I.S.C. Sports and Spine Center as Official Medical Services Provider

USOC – USOC November 09, 2009 Colorado Springs, Colo. – The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and D.I.S.C. Sports and Spine Center today officially announced a strategic partnership in which D.I.S.C. will become an Official Medical Services Provider through the…