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 […]
Breaking the Myths: Facts About Bones We’d Like to Set Straight
Unless you’re walking through a science lab, you really can’t see bones with your own eyes. Bones are literally from head to toe in every human being, yet most of us don’t know much more about them than what we see on a Halloween costume. In that sense, is it any wonder that there are […]
Hand Arthritis Solutions: Tools, Equipment, and Tips for Completing Tasks Easier
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 […]
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