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Pain at the base of the thumb, difficulty writing and opening things…these are common signs of a specific type of arthritis known as Basilar Joint Arthritis or “Base of Thumb” arthritis. This form of arthritis primarily affects the joint that Read More…

Arthritis is one of the most common conditions that affects the normal function of the hands. It is a degenerative condition that hinders the functionality of the joints in the hand and can cause progressive stiffness and pain in one Read More…

Trigger Finger, also called stenosing tenosynovitis, occurs when there is swelling or inflammation of the sheath that surrounds the tendons in the fingers. While the exact cause of trigger finger is not known, it is often associates with gout, inflammatory Read More…

The structures that connect the muscles of the forearm to the bones in the hand and fingers, which facilitate the movement across the joins, are tendons. This key, cord-like structure may suffer injury on the palmar surface of the fingers, Read More…

At The Hand and Plastic Surgery Center of Katy, we aim to provide our patients with total care. That means not just diagnosing the cause of the hand issues they are experiencing but also providing them with relief from the Read More…

There are some injuries that are likely to heal up on their own, and when they don’t, a quick visit to the doctor is sufficient to take care of them. However, certain injuries require immediate medical intervention, no matter how Read More…

You probably already know that carpal tunnel syndrome can cause a burning or tingling sensation to occur in the fingers, wrists, and arms. But did you know that this sensation is the result of an issue with a single nerve Read More…

If you injure your finger in an accident, the last thing you want is for it to be broken. Sometimes, people may try to downplay how injured their finger is in the hopes that the damage is not as bad Read More…

If you are suffering from base-of-thumb arthritis, you may be wondering what the best course of action is for treating the issue. The first step is to have the issue examined by a medical professional, who can help you determine Read More…

We don’t often think about how our hands work. There are so many small parts that have very specific functions. Because of how complex the structures of our hand are, it can be incredibly difficult to treat hand issues. If Read More…