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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Medical Second Opinion

Hand and Wrist Institute online medical second opinion consultation service offers you an expert medical opinion with a word renowned expert in hand and wrist injuries. You can receive this second

Workers Compensation

At the Hand and Wrist Institute, Dr. John Knight has over 25 years of experience in the treatment of industrial injuries to the hand and upper extremities. Dr. Knight provides quality and efficient

Medical-Legal Services: Expert Witness

Dr. John Knight is a world renowned expert in the field of orthopedic surgery of the hand and upper extremity. Dr. Knight has over 25 years of experience serving as an expert in his field of