We depend on our hands for just about everything. From typing to driving to showering, to affixing a stamp to tightening a cupboard screw, our grip and tactile capabilities dictate how we conduct many of our day-to-day functions. That’s why chronic hand pain or any kind of disability in the hand warrants an evaluation and
Read MoreCommon Misconceptions About Orthopedic Surgeons
Orthopedics is a healthcare discipline focusing on preventing, diagnosing, and treating musculoskeletal disorders. While the field is highly specialized and developed, there remain a lot of myths about the roles orthopedic surgeons play. Here are some of the most common bluffs and misconceptions about the duties of orthopedic surgeons: 1. MYTH: They Only Cater To
Read MoreHow to Prepare for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Surgery
Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common hand conditions treated by orthopedic surgeons. It can be debilitating, causing pain, tingling, and numbness in the hand and wrist. Fortunately, carpal tunnel surgery is usually successful in relieving pain and restoring function. However, as with any surgery, it is vital to be as prepared as
Read MoreApproaches for Hand Arthritis Surgery
Hand arthritis can be debilitating, causing pain and loss of function in the hands. It can prevent you from doing simple tasks like turning a door knob or simply holding a spoon. Fortunately, surgery can help relieve pain and improve hand function if other treatment options have failed. The type of surgery needed will depend
Read MoreWhat Do Orthopedic Surgeons Do?
One of the main reasons why Americans seek medical care is for problems or pain in their bones, joints, and muscles. These structures are located throughout the body, and they can develop problems due to wear-and-tear injury or sudden (traumatic) injury. Doctors who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions, and who also
Read MoreHow Do I Find the Best Hand Surgeon?
Chronically hurting hands make life truly difficult. Picking up objects, texting friends and loved ones, dialing the phone, holding a toothbrush, buttoning a button, eating with a spoon or a fork, turning doorknobs, and getting dressed all become difficult or impossible. If you are experiencing hand pain, swelling, and/or stiffness, and have limited hand function,
Read MoreWhat Are the Risks of Not Receiving Treatment for Shoulder Bursitis?
The shoulder is one of the most common sites for bursitis— inflammation of the bursa, or the closed, fluid-filled sac that cushions and allows for frictionless movement between tissues in the body. Shoulder bursitis can cause sharp or disabling pain, which can get exacerbated with overhead movements; decreased range of motion; excessive swelling, redness, and
Read MoreWhat Treatment Options Are Available for Rheumatoid Arthritis of The Hand?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is one of the most common types of arthritis whose hallmark feature is symmetrical inflammation that usually affects mainly the joints in the hands and feet. “Symmetrical inflammation” means it occurs in the same joints on both sides of the body. RA is a progressive disease that can lead to significant functional
Read MoreThe Main Treatment for Shoulder Tendinitis for an Effective Recovery
Shoulder tendinitis refers to the inflammation of the tendons in the rotator cuff, a part of the shoulder responsible for providing it with stability as well as allowing for the safe rotation of the arm. Common symptoms of shoulder tendinitis include pain that can radiate from the outer arm to below the top of the
Read MoreMaking The Right Orthopedic Surgeon Choice
Orthopedic injuries can be detrimental to your mobility and physical performance, because they affect your musculoskeletal system. You need to administer the appropriate treatment to treat your condition and have a successful recovery. It’s also crucial that you find the right doctor who has the expertise needed for your condition. The same principles apply when
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