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

When Is Surgery Recommended for Hand Arthritis?

Surgery is recommended for hand arthritis when conservative treatments fail to provide relief and daily tasks become impossible to complete. In short, Provides severe pain relief. Surgery offers significant pain reduction for patients suffering from advanced stages of arthritis. Restores lost hand mobility. Surgical procedures successfully improve functional movement and restore range of motion in

Passive vs. Active Movement After Rotator Cuff Repair: Why Patience Is Essential

If you are recovering from rotator cuff surgery, understanding the delicate balance of your rehabilitation program is essential. In short, Passive movement protects repairs: Moving the arm without using shoulder muscles prevents early strain on healing tissue. Active movement builds strength: Controlled muscle engagement safely restores function after the initial healing phase. Patience prevents complications:

Identifying Scapular Pain: Is It a Muscle Knot, Nerve Impingement, or Joint Dysfunction?

Identifying the exact source of your pain requires a careful evaluation of your symptoms, as the issue could easily stem from a tight muscle, a pinched nerve, or a dysfunctional joint. In short, Muscle knots cause stiffness. Tight muscle bands create localized tenderness and severely restrict your physical movement. Nerve impingement radiates pain. Compressed spinal

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