Have you been experiencing chronic pain in your muscles and joints? Are you suffering from prolonged back pain that is inhibiting daily activities? If so, you are not alone. There are more than 28 million Americans who suffer from musculoskeletal problems every year. Some of the most common orthopedic issues include strains, sprains, and fractures, […]
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When To Visit A Hand Doctor?
There are a number of injuries, conditions, and disorders that can affect your hands and cause pain or reduced function. If you have a hand condition that is preventing you from carrying out your normal day to day activities, a hand doctor can help you find the solution. A hand doctor is an orthopedic doctor […]
Signs to Get Hand Surgery
Your hands play an important role in most normal day-to-day activities such as driving, working, or even preparing a meal. If you are experiencing hand pain or you are unable to carry out daily activities, it may be time to talk to an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hand surgery. Hand surgery may be the […]
Causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Wrists can be susceptible to a number of potentially debilitating injuries and conditions, especially carpal tunnel syndrome. This is a common condition that can cause pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and arm. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve, which runs along a passageway in the wrist (the carpal tunnel), becomes compressed. […]
Treatments for Hand Arthritis
Arthritis is an umbrella term describing more than 100 unique medical conditions that affect the muscle and skeletal system – particularly the joints. The two most common forms of arthritis found in the hand are osteoarthritis – most commonly the result of years of wear and tear; and rheumatoid arthritis, which is an autoimmune disease […]
