Arthritis doesn’t describe a single disease; it actually describes a group of joint diseases. There are over 100 types, and many are characterized by pain and stiffness in the joints. Some types affect other parts of the body like the skin, eyes or even the heart. What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is the most common type. […]
Reasons to See a Hand Surgeon
We use our hands, our wrists and our forearms all day long. They allow us to perform a wide range of activities. Our hands are a marvel of design. They are unbelievably flexible, but at the same time, they are strong. They allow us to grasp large and heavy objects, but they are delicate enough […]
Replantation of the Thumb
Replantation is the medical term for the surgical reattachment of a body part that has been completely separated from the body. It differs from transplants, which also involve attaching a body part to the patient, in that the part comes from the patient. In a transplant, the body part comes from another person. Replantation of […]
Treating Infections of the Hand
Infections of the hand can range in seriousness from relatively minor to severe. They are most commonly suffered in the fingertips in the form of a pus-filled infection that keeps the finger from bending down all the way. If an infection of the finger is not taken care of in a timely manner, it can […]
Addressing Vascular Disorders in the Hand with Compression
Most vascular disorders do not happen in the upper extremities. Most people have these disorders in their legs or in their feet. However, when vascular disorders do happen in your upper extremities, they are often serious and, if not quickly treated, can lead to lasting problems. Your arteries are designed to bring oxygen-rich blood from […]
Things to Consider When Treating Hand Injuries
We use our hands for so many things. A lot of the actions that we do with our hands are automatic. We don’t even think about it. We will gesture or grab something before we even realized that we’ve done it. Just about every person on the planet will sustain some type of injury to […]
Diagnosing Arthritis
Diagnosing arthritis is not always a straightforward matter, for there are roughly 100 types. Our doctor will also want to rule out diseases that cause similar symptoms. Some unfortunate patients will even have more than one type, which further complicates matters. What Will the Diagnosis Involve? The first step involves taking a very detailed medical […]
Common Causes of Hand Problems in Children
You cannot overestimate how important the human hand is when it comes to development and the ability to achieve and complete tasks. There are a lot of congenital defects that may affect a child’s hands. There are a few hand problems in children that are very common, and they range from minor issues to some […]
Determining if Your Child Has Hand Problems
Hand problems can range from trivial to disabling. As it is not always easy to judge the severity of a hand injury, getting to a doctor after injuring your hand is prudent. When it comes to your child, it is even more important to diagnose the cause of his or her hand problems as quickly […]
Treatment Options for a Nail Bed Injury
You may have wondered about the importance of your nails at some point in your life, but their importance will become abundantly clear when you severely injure the tip of your finger. The primary purpose of the fingernails is to cover up the sensitive nerves and cells on the nail bed. Since this area is […]
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