If you are experiencing pain in your elbow during exercise or routine activity, you may be suffering from tennis elbow. Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a painful condition involving the tendons that attach to the bone on the outside (lateral) part of the elbow. The tendon’s attachment to the bone degenerates, which places increased […]
‘Toe Thumbs’: Wonderfully Distinctive
A Detroit area woman who was recently ghosted after a first date was curious about the reason why, so she had a local radio station contact her date. And would you guess what the reason was? Go ahead, take a guess. … It wasn’t because of her looks; she was beautiful. It wasn’t because of […]
Stem Cell Therapy for Hands, Wrists, and Elbows
Stem cell therapy can be an effective method of treating pain in the hands, wrists, or elbows. If you are a candidate for stem cell therapy, you probably have many questions. Our hand surgeon is here to answer them. In the meantime, following are some of the basics about stem cell therapy for hands, wrists, […]
What are the Muscles in the Human Hand?
Pop quiz: How many muscles do you have in your fingers? If you said, “Zero! That’s a trick question,” you’ve got our number. Your fingers contain no “muscles” at all. They’re actually controlled by muscles in your hands and arms that are connected to your fingers by tendons. So what are the muscles in the […]
Hand or Wrist Tumors: Should You Be Worried?
If you have a sudden growth or lump on your hand or wrist, the sight can be unsettling. Your mind may immediately go to a dark place, where you worry about serious conditions like cancer. It’s important to know, however, that hand or wrist tumors are usually not as bad as they look. What You […]
All About Fingernails: What They Are and How Long It Takes for Fingernails to Grow Back after an Injury
It’s amazing how something so basic can be so mysterious. Of course, we’re talking about fingernails. We were all born with them, we have them with us for every second of every day, we clip them, we have fun polishing them, and yet most of the general population doesn’t actually know what they are. What […]
Cellphone Overload: How to Avoid Hand and Elbow Pain
Have you ever used your cellphone for so long that your hands became numb, your fingers stopped functioning properly, and you gave up on mentally blaming autocorrect? If so, it was probably slightly comical at the time. If this happens repeatedly, however, soon enough it won’t be funny anymore. If you do use your phone […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Condition Often Comes with Serious Consequences
Playing video games, typing on a keyboard, driving a motorcycle, and playing a musical instrument can all make the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome worse, and anyone who has experienced it will tell you it’s serious business. Carpal tunnel syndrome, which is a pinched nerve that results from pressure and swelling in a “tunnel” in […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: What It Is and How to Prevent It
We’ve all heard about carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) all our lives, and most of us realize it has something to do with painful wrists. But why does it happen, really? And is there a way to prevent it? What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? The general public tends to speak about it casually, but for people […]
Thumb Arthritis Defined: What It Is and How It Can Be Treated
Arthritis can affect nearly every joint in your body and your hands, but a very common area for arthritis is the thumb. Thumb arthritis tends to occur in your hands sooner than other forms of arthritis, but other than some minor stiffness, it may take several years before you experience any significant problems. If ignored, […]
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