Frank* always enjoyed working with his hands. It didn’t matter if he was tinkering under the hood of a classic car, building a backyard fort for his kids, fixing HVAC units at work, or playing the guitar—he did it all. His hands and fingers were everything to him. But that all changed a few years …
Dupuytren’s Disease of the Hand: What Is It and Can It Be Treated? Read More »
Christian* has always been extremely active in sports. He takes pride in never missing a practice or game. To him, a good teammate trains, stays prepared, makes the big play, is on time, and is seen by coaches and teammates as ultra-reliable. So, you can imagine how deflated he felt when he got hurt in …
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Randy and Lindsay are excited that their 12-year-old son Jacob is playing competitive select baseball for the first time. They fondly remember their own playing days in youth sports, and in many ways, Jacob is a chip off the old block. Their only concern, however, is the threat of injury, which seems to be happening …
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One of the first questions our team of orthopedic surgeons gets from athletes of all ages and abilities facing hand surgery is this: “How soon can I get back to playing sports again?” It’s an understandable question—after all, no athlete wants to be stuck on the sidelines. It doesn’t matter if it’s the star college …
You don’t have to be nervous when it comes to your first orthopedic surgery appointment. Many people seek treatment for a variety of conditions ranging from carpal tunnel syndrome to broken bones, deformities, impingements, and more. And beyond helping you get back to living a pain-free, enjoyable life, your orthopedic surgeon is happy to answer …
If you’ve suffered any hand, finger, or wrist injury that hasn’t benefited from physical therapy, medication, or rest, orthopedic hand surgery is your best option. But if you’re apprehensive about this next step in recovery, don’t be. Many procedures are minimally invasive, meaning hand surgeons use cameras and tiny instruments the size of a pencil …
Carpal tunnel syndrome affects roughly 4-10 million Americans. So the first thing to realize is that you’re not alone. At the same time, we know how concerning it can be when the numbness, tingling, and painful shooting pains along your hand, wrist, and forearm won’t go away. You just want your life back, and you …
Fort Worth area residents with a debilitating hand or wrist injury, carpal tunnel symptoms, small fracture, or nagging rotator cuff pain may worry that their doctor will automatically recommend a local hand surgeon for North Texas orthopedic surgery. As a result, they might be hesitant to visit a surgical professional, hoping the injury will heal …
North Texas Orthopedic Surgery: When Is It Recommended? Read More »
Chances are that if you have suffered any hand, wrist, finger, elbow, or shoulder injury, the setback won’t require orthopedic surgery. In many cases, you will benefit from conservative treatment methods such as physical therapy and resting the area affected. But let’s suppose you and your doctor have exhausted conservative treatments and surgery is the …
Arthroscopic Surgery Is the No. 1 Orthopedic Surgery Procedure Read More »
You’ve noticed that your elbow has been hurting ever since you painted those three bedrooms a few weeks ago. The pain has gradually worsened. After a trip to the doctor, you learn that you have tennis elbow. You can’t help but question the diagnosis. After all, can you have this condition if you don’t play …
Can You Have Tennis Elbow If You Don’t Play Tennis? Read More »