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Hand & wrist

When Is It Necessary to Get Hand Surgery?

The hand and wrist consist of complex structures that allow us to lift objects, type, grip, push, and perform everyday activities with ease. Hence, hand and wrist conditions that cause pain or any kind of disability can severely disrupt and affect your daily life. Most of the time, a hand injury is caused by repetitive stress and overuse, which can lead to damage to the bones, joints, and connective tissue structures in and around the hand.… Read More

What Do Tingling Fingers Mean?

A tingling sensation in the fingers, hands, or feet is extremely common in people of all ages and for various reasons. It happens most frequently when we put too much pressure for too long on a certain part of the body, and it “falls asleep” due to nerve compression – but this sensation goes away fairly quickly once you start moving around again.… Read More

Preventing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

In this era of personal computers, laptops, and other high-tech electronic equipment, one would think the modern office-place would be virtually free of any workplace-related injuries.  The bad news is all that repetitive hand and wrist motion is causing more and more cases of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). CTS is caused by pressure or aggravation of the median nerve that runs through the carpal tunnel of your wrist, causing pain, numbness and that tingling sensation.… Read More

The importance of going to a good hand surgeon

Hands are arguably one of the most complex structure in your body. Without the numerous and sensitive nerves in your hands, the whole way we learn about the world would be affected. The way the tendons and muscles work together to move your wrists and fingers produce infinite possibilities for movement, helping us work, create, and take care of ourselves and others.… Read More

New Surgical Technique Provides Relief for Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve in the carpal tunnel of the wrist is compressed. The carpal tunnel is located at the wrist on the palm side of the hand, just beneath the skin’s surface. When this nerve is compressed it results in a variety of uncomfortable symptoms, including: Numbness and tingling in the hand and fingers, commonly the thumb, index, middle and half the ring finger “Pins and needles” sensation in the hand and fingers Weakness in the hand/trouble grasping objects Symptoms worsen at night, when driving, typing on the computer or any other tasks that require repetitive activity with the hands It is important to note that using a computer and repetitive motion do not cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.… Read More

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