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 […]
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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 […]
What Orthopedic Doctor Treats Hand Conditions and Injuries?
The medical industry has an abundance of doctors who specialize in their particular area of medical expertise. One such medical specialist is an orthopedic doctor. While orthopedic specialists can treat many different musculoskeletal conditions, there is a deeper layer of specialization that some orthopedic physicians practice: hand conditions. If you have hand pain or a […]