Distinguishing between a minor injury and one that needs surgical intervention can be as complex as the hand itself. Our hands, a blend of strength and dexterity, are essential in our daily lives, from typing messages to holding a cup of coffee. However, when an injury strikes, these simple tasks can become monumental challenges. Signs
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Our hands keep us productive throughout the day. The complex structures that make up our nimble fingers allow us to lift objects and perform everyday activities without a second thought. However, the constant stress that we may be unknowingly putting on our hands puts them at risk for overuse injuries and diseases A hand injury
Read MoreWhen Is It Necessary to Get Hand Surgery?
The hand and wrist consist of complex structures that allow us to lift objects, type, grip, push, and perform everyday activities with ease. Hence, hand and wrist conditions that cause pain or any kind of disability can severely disrupt and affect your daily life. Most of the time, a hand injury is caused by repetitive
Read MoreWhat Do Tingling Fingers Mean?
A tingling sensation in the fingers, hands, or feet is extremely common in people of all ages and for various reasons. It happens most frequently when we put too much pressure for too long on a certain part of the body, and it “falls asleep” due to nerve compression – but this sensation goes away
Read MorePreventing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
In this era of personal computers, laptops, and other high-tech electronic equipment, one would think the modern office-place would be virtually free of any workplace-related injuries. The bad news is all that repetitive hand and wrist motion is causing more and more cases of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). CTS is caused by pressure or aggravation
Read MoreThe importance of going to a good hand surgeon
Hands are arguably one of the most complex structure in your body. Without the numerous and sensitive nerves in your hands, the whole way we learn about the world would be affected. The way the tendons and muscles work together to move your wrists and fingers produce infinite possibilities for movement, helping us work, create,
Read MoreNew Surgical Technique Provides Relief for Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve in the carpal tunnel of the wrist is compressed. The carpal tunnel is located at the wrist on the palm side of the hand, just beneath the skin’s surface. When this nerve is compressed it results in a variety of uncomfortable symptoms, including: Numbness and tingling in
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