With the advancement of technology today, medical professionals are now more accurate to properly diagnose and treat a problem than ever before. Three of the most advanced means of examining a problematic area are through MRI, CT scans, and Ultrasound. These technologies provide Dr. Arora with utmost aid as he works to help enhance your […]
Caring for Your Cast
Hand, wrist, and arm injuries send many people of all ages to the Emergency Room, and they often walk out with a cast. A cast helps you heal and ease the pain while you do, but caring for your cast properly is important in order to avoid infection. Cast Care Instructions Once a cast or […]
EMG Testing and Nerve Conduction Studies: Assessing Health of Muscles, Neurons
Electromyography (EMG testing) and nerve conduction study (NCS) are diagnostic tests that are performed in order to assess the health of muscles and motor neurons. Motor neurons are the nerves that are responsible for the muscles’ contractions, and damaged or dysfunctional motor neurons can cause health conditions like muscle and nerve disorders. During the exam, […]
Snap, Crackle, Pop: The Truth About Knuckle Cracking Your Parents Didn’t Want You to Know
Straight to the point: Knuckle cracking is probably not as bad as they say, and that’s the general consensus among researchers as of today. Yes, other people might still cringe and yell, “Stop doing that!” But the habit is probably not as detrimental to your joints and fingers as others would have you think. The […]
How is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treated?
Between 3 percent and 6 percent of the adult population has carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), making it undoubtedly the most common nerve disorder today. How carpal tunnel syndrome is treated depends on a variety of factors, such as the intensity of the condition. Fortunately, treatment can be very effective in reducing the pain, numbness, and […]
Who is at Risk of Getting Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)?
Between 4 million and 10 million Americans have carpal tunnel syndrome. Characterized by numbness or tingling in the fingers and pain in the wrists, it can affect virtually anyone. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, women are three times more likely than men to develop carpal tunnel syndrome. It usually occurs […]
What is the Carpal Tunnel?
The phrase “carpal tunnel syndrome” is well-known but often misunderstood. If you have been experiencing pain in your wrists and have been diagnosed with CTS, chances are you asked: What does that mean? What is the carpal tunnel? Is having a carpal tunnel bad? Before we go any further, let’s get this straight first: You […]
How to Reduce Hand Arthritis Symptoms
Is numbness in your hands and fingers hindering your ability to complete everyday activities? You don’t have to simply accept recurring arthritis pain as a way of life. You will not be able to completely eliminate them, but you may be able to reduce hand arthritis symptoms. When you live with arthritis, you need to […]
Signs of Something More: 11 Health Conditions that Show Symptoms in the Hands and Arms
A majority of our patients come in due to broken bones, carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, nail bed injuries, cysts, arthritis, sprains, fractures, and similar concerns. In some cases, however, pain or numbness in the hands or arms may be indicators of underlying health conditions that require further treatment. We’re not trying to scare anyone […]
What Causes Broken Knuckles and How to Treat Them
The pain, swelling, and stiffness of a broken knuckle is something many people have experienced, but they then played tough and allowed the injury to heal on its own. Most likely, that decision led to everlasting regret, as a broken bone that is allowed to heal without proper treatment may lead to malformation of that […]
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