Conditions

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

July 30th, 2010

What is thoracic outlet syndrome? The nerve roots that exit the various levels of the spinal cord merge to form the brachial plexus which gives rise to the various peripheral nerves of the upper


Trigger Finger Surgery & Treatment in Dallas Texas

July 30th, 2010

What is Trigger Finger? Tendons attach the bones in the hand to muscles in the forearm, allowing motion. The flexor tendons are located on the palmar surface of the hand. As the fingers bend into


Wrist Sprain

July 30th, 2010

What is a Wrist Sprain? The wrist is composed of eight floating bones called carpals. These bones are connected by strong, flexible bands of connective tissue known as ligaments. A sprained wrist


Amputations

July 29th, 2010

What are Amputations? Amputations occur when all or part of an appendage is cut away from the rest of the body. Because we use our hands so much in out everyday lives, amputations of the hand and


Animal Bites

July 29th, 2010

What is an Animal Bite? Any animal that has teeth can bite, whether domesticated or wild. In the United States, dogs and cats cause the vast majority of animal bites. Exotic animals kept as pets


Arm Fractures

July 29th, 2010

What are Arm Fractures? An arm fracture is a broken or cracked bone in any of the three bones that construct the arm. The humerus is the bone in the upper arm between the shoulder and elbow


Tendinitis

October 26th, 2009

Movement of the arm, wrist, and hand occurs through joints. The driving force comes through a motor unit consisting of a muscle and tendon. The muscle originates from a bone and then becomes a