Our hands have a complex and delicate structure. Each hand has 27 bones attached to tiny muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and cartilage, which together enable us to touch and grip as we please. We use our hands every day for both work and play, but they are just as vulnerable as they are valuable. Let’s […]
Archives for July 2020
Common Summer Sports Injuries
The summer season creates the perfect storm for sports injuries. Kids and adults are all playing more outdoor games in the summertime, as the snow has melted, pools and beaches are open, and you can go out and play a pickup game of basketball or softball anytime – after all, it’s also vacation time from […]
How to Prevent a Rotator Cuff Tear
A torn rotator cuff is one of the most common shoulder injuries for which people see their doctors. Patients who are over the age of 60 and young athletes are susceptible to the injury, because the tear occurs in the mass of muscles and tendons that hold the ball of the upper arm bone firmly […]
Common Types of Arthritis
Arthritis is the term given to a group of conditions that cause decreased range of motion, and inflammation, pain, and stiffness of the joints. According to the Arthritis Foundation, 300,000 children and 50 million adults in America suffer from arthritis, the causes and treatment options of which vary from one type to another. For you […]
