Simple tasks such as opening a condiment container, tying shoelaces, or even holding a phone can be challenging and frustrating for someone with hand arthritis. But there’s help. In addition to seeing our hand doctor for remedies, individuals who have arthritis can take advantage of tools and equipment that can help them complete daily tasks […]
Falling on the Ice: Reducing the Risks
As temperatures fall, the risk of slipping on ice becomes incredibly common. When it is extremely cold out, it tends to be human nature to move faster. When you combine the cold temperatures with crowded areas, people are rushing to get in and out of everywhere quickly. Although it might be funny to watch in […]
Mallet Finger: Definitions, Symptoms, and Treatment
Mallet finger is common in many individuals, especially because issues that occur regularly can lead to it. Slamming a finger into a door, injuring it with a baseball, falling, or any number of mishaps can all lead to this finger deformity. What is Mallet Finger? A mallet finger is a deformity of the finger caused […]
Treating Common Basketball Injuries to Arms and Hands
The swish of a perfect basketball shot is a classic sound during hot summer days. From youths to adults, most everyone enjoys a game of basketball. Whether your hoop of choice is in the park or over the garage, you want to focus on improving your game this season while having fun. Naturally, you may […]
High Five for a Safe Fourth of July
Backyard barbeques and brats are a great way to celebrate the holiday, but when it comes to firework festivities, don’t let an accident snuff out your fun. The Consumer Product Safety Commission finds that an average of 280 people go to the emergency room around the Fourth of July because of firework injuries, and nearly […]
Tennis Elbow: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
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 […]
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