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Base of Thumb Arthritis Katy
Published on October 7, 2019 by Dipan Das
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 Treatment Katy
Published on August 24, 2019 by Dipan Das
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 Katy
Published on July 28, 2019 by Dipan Das
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…
Tendon Injuries in the Hand Katy
Published on June 28, 2019 by Dipan Das
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…
What Causes Trigger Finger?
Published on April 22, 2019 by Dipan Das
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…
Don’t Postpone Care for Your Tendon Injury
Published on March 12, 2019 by Dipan Das
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…
A Single Nerve Is Responsible for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Published on February 24, 2019 by Dipan Das
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…
“Did I Fracture My Finger?”
Published on January 20, 2019 by Dipan DasIf 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…
Treating Mild to Severe Cases of Base-of-Thumb Arthritis
Published on July 31, 2018 by Dipan Das
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…
Choosing the Right Surgeon
Published on June 29, 2018 by Dipan Das
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…