Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful condition that is a result of the median nerve being compressed as it passes through the carpal tunnel. The pain and swelling in your hand and wrist can prevent you from performing simple functions such as grasping, writing, and typing. Carpal tunnel syndrome is often caused by repetitive motions, […]
Carpal Tunnel Surgery
Gamer’s Thumb and Other Gaming Hand Injuries
Online gaming is becoming an increasingly popular hobby among people of all ages – and with an estimated three-quarters of all U.S. households having at least one gamer, it is an integral part of American culture. This love for gaming, however, has been attributed to a rise in repetitive-stress hand and wrist injuries, particularly “gamer’s […]
What Conditions Do Hand Surgeons Treat?
Hand surgeons have a vast knowledge of the intricate network of muscles, bones, blood vessels, ligaments, and nerves of your hand. They can diagnose and successfully treat hand problems of any kind using both nonsurgical and surgical methods. These hand surgeons can repair various injuries and conditions concerning your hand and wrist. Let’s talk about […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome During Pregnancy
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful condition that affects the hand and wrist. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passage between the wrist and hand. Pain occurs as a result of continuous pressure being put on the median nerve, which travels through the carpal tunnel. The median is the main nerve that is responsible for […]
Treatments for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
One of the most common orthopedic conditions that people suffer from, carpal tunnel syndrome, affects the hand and arm. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common medical condition that causes pain and tingling in the hand or arm. The condition develops when the median nerve that runs through the carpal tunnel in the wrist is squeezed […]
