Wrist Surgery

What Are Those Bumps and Lumps on Your Hand?

February 22, 2019

The sudden appearance of a round or oval bump on the back of the hand or on the side of the wrist may be upsetting, if not downright alarming. Most likely, it’s a ganglion cyst. That sounds scary, but don’t let the name frighten you. Ganglion cysts are a common condition that are neither harmful

Questions to Ask Your Hand Doctor Before Going Into Surgery

September 7, 2018

More often than not, mild to moderate hand pain can be relieved through conservative methods such as splinting, exercise, over-the-counter medication, heat and cold compresses, or corticosteroid injections. However, when your pain is severe, and these methods fail to provide relief, your hand doctor may recommend surgery. Here are some of the more pertinent questions

5 Stretches to Prevent Wrist Pain at Work

May 18, 2018

Preventing Wrist Pain: It’s All in a Day’s Work Whether you’re that early riser opening the office doors, or the night owl burning the midnight oil – long, grueling days at a desk can cause persistent wrist pain. While sudden injury is sometimes the cause of wrist pain, more often than not, it’s repetitive stress

How Do Doctors Treat Trigger Finger and Dupuytren’s?

In short: Trigger finger causes painful finger locking due to inflamed tendons in the hand. Dupuytren’s contracture progressively bends fingers due to thickened palm tissue. Both conditions have effective non-surgical and surgical treatments aimed at restoring hand function. When your hands don’t work the way they should, simple daily actions can become frustrating challenges —

Can Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Cause Your Fingers to Tingle?

In short: Cubital tunnel syndrome affects the ulnar nerve, which could cause tingling in fingers. Symptoms include tingling in the ring and pinky fingers. Early diagnosis prevents long-term nerve damage. Have you ever hit your “funny bone” and felt that strange, electric shock shoot down your arm into your pinky finger? Now, imagine that sensation

Why Is My Finger Suddenly Locking Up?

In short, trigger finger is a condition where your finger gets stuck in a bent position and then snaps straight. Inflammation causes locking. The tendons in your finger become inflamed and cannot glide smoothly. Medical treatment works. Options range from rest and splinting to steroid injections or surgery. Early intervention matters. Seeking help sooner can

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