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Why Does My Finger Get Stuck When I Wake Up? Understanding Trigger Finger and When to Seek Treatment
Have you ever woken up in the morning and noticed that one of your fingers feels stiff, catches when you try to bend it, or seems temporarily stuck in a bent position? You might have to use your other hand to straighten it, sometimes feeling a noticeable pop or snap when it finally releases. If […]
Why Do My Hands Go Numb While I’m Sleeping? Is It Carpal Tunnel?
You wake up in the middle of the night and your hand is numb. Maybe your fingers are tingling, your hand feels like it has “fallen asleep,” or you find yourself shaking your hand until the sensation starts to return. If this happens once after sleeping in an unusual position, it may not seem concerning. […]
Injured Fingernail? How to Tell If It Will Heal on Its Own or Needs Medical Attention
A slammed car door. A misplaced hammer. A finger caught between two objects. A fall that damages the fingertip. Fingernail injuries happen quickly, and they can look much worse before they look better. A nail may turn black or purple, partially detach, fall off completely, or begin growing back with ridges or an unusual shape. […]
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Independent Medical Examinations
Dr. Avery Arora also provides Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) for hand, wrist, and elbow conditions. These evaluations are often requested for legal, insurance, or workers’ compensation cases and are conducted with careful attention to medical documentation, objective findings, and professional assessment. Dr. Arora’s expertise as a board-certified hand surgeon allows him to provide thorough and reliable independent evaluations when needed.
