One of the great things about modern orthopedics is that finger, hand, and wrist surgery have come a long way. For starters, not everyone needs surgery. Many conservative treatments for common hand conditions and injuries can provide significant relief. But for those who need surgery, the days of only having access to invasive finger, hand, […]
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Many of us are blessed to use our hands for everything without pain, limitations, or cause for concern. If we want to grab a coffee cup from the cupboard, prepare something to eat for breakfast, type an email, plant flowers, or lift weights at the gym, we do it without thinking twice about the action
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We understand that preparing for orthopedic surgery can feel overwhelming. This is especially true for something as essential as relieving hand pain related to anything from carpal tunnel symptoms and finger fractures to broken bones, impingements, hand deformities, and more. However, orthopedic hand surgery can significantly improve hand function, alleviate pain, and help restore quality
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Jackson* has experienced hand numbness and tingling various times throughout his life. And, like most people, he has never been too worried about it. For starters, he could always point to a direct cause: holding his phone for too long, excessive computer use at work, poor posture, and even the many times he has fallen asleep awkwardly
Hand pain can be debilitating. Several years ago, you may have broken a couple of fingers in a car accident, and they never healed correctly. Maybe you are an avid knitter or gardener, and bouts of carpal tunnel syndrome are something you battle daily. Whether it is due to arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendon injuries,
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As a former semi-professional boxer and retired construction worker, Manny* has fractured, dislocated, and overused his powerful hands more times over the years than he cares to admit. Yet, while he looks back on those unfortunate breaks as part of living a competitive lifestyle, he can’t help but be at his wits end with unrelenting
The last thing anyone expects is to experience an arm, wrist, finger or hand injury or other musculoskeletal issue at work. Sadly, recent statistics show that roughly one million workers per year in a variety of public and private sectors are treated in an emergency room for acute and traumatic hand injuries due to job-related
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Thousands of children throughout North Texas are headed back to school this month. It’s an annual event celebrated by teachers, parents, and yes even students. Unfortunately, back-to-school season also brings an increased threat of hand injuries. Accidents of all types and severity naturally tend to spike after the start of school, with more than 3.5
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It is normal to experience occasional weakness, swelling, and even pain in our hands and fingers. After all, when was the last time you went an entire day without using your hands? We use them for practically everything—they are how we interact with the world. If lucky, these temporary symptoms can be attributed to an
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There are many reasons people of all ages experience ongoing hand pain. Several years ago, you may have broken a couple of fingers in a football game, and they never healed correctly. Maybe you’re a full-time writer or avid knitter, and bouts of carpal tunnel syndrome are something you battle on a weekly basis. You
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