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You have probably watched a scene in a TV show or movie where they fix a dislocated body part by popping it back in to place. Although these scenes make dislocations seem like they are simple to fix, a dislocate Read More…

Trauma to the hands by laceration can cause significant nerve damage. Nerve damage can create a feeling of weakness and numbness in the hand as well as significant pain. If the laceration is severe, the entire nerve can be severed, Read More…

Inside of each of our hands is a complex structure composed of various tissues that all must work properly and in unison for our hands to function. The tendons are a key component of this structure. They are the bands Read More…

Our hands are an integral part of our daily lives. We use them to get ready in the morning, to get work done, and to do everyday chores and activities. That is why it is important that you see a Read More…

Hand and wrist fractures are some of the most common fractures experienced by people of all age groups. A large number of people will experience a finger fracture, hand fracture, or distal radius fracture in their lifetime. If these injuries Read More…

A ganglion cyst is a small non-cancerous lump that often forms on the joints and tendons of the hands and wrists. In most cases, a ganglion cyst causes no pain or discomfort and can clear up on its own without Read More…

Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common nerve compression disorder of the upper extremity. For many patients, when conservative measures fail a carpal tunnel release procedure is necessary. However, many patients like yourself may wonder how is this going to affect my function after Read More…

Have you been experiencing any hand pain while writing, opening jars, or turning door handles? This can be a sign of a very common form of arthritis known as basilar joint arthritis. Basilar joint arthritis occurs in the joint in Read More…

There are a lot of parts in the hand that can become damaged, including the sheath that covers the tendons in your fingers. When this sheath becomes inflamed and swollen, it causes a condition called stenosing tenosynovitis, more commonly known Read More…

Parents never want to see their children get hurt. From the moment they are born, children become the priority. Hand injuries and anomalies can be a huge detriment to a child’s quality of life. Because of the energetic nature of Read More…