Amanda Uppleger

Giving A Thumbs Down To Painful Thumb Arthritis

Arthritis of the thumb is an extremely common condition of the hand. Like most arthritic conditions, Basal Joint Arthritis is a degenerative condition that comes with aging. Continue reading to learn more about: What is Basal Joint Arthritis? Basal Joint Arthritis refers to the degeneration of the joints found at the base of the thumb. […]

Cook with Care: Hand Injuries Occurring In Your Kitchen

They say the kitchen is the heart of the home. It is not only the spot for cooking and baking, but it is the gathering place for parties, craft projects, doing homework and family bonding time. While the kitchen is generally associated with fun and comfort, it can also be the home to several injuries […]

Why You Should See a Fellowship Trained Physician

When seeking specialized care for an injury or illness, providers will tell you it is important to seek consult from a Fellowship trained physician. But why are Fellowships important to the physician experience and your medical care? This blog will discuss what Physician Fellowships are, why they’re important and we’ll give you an inside look […]

Meet Our New Hand Surgeon, Dr. Abbott!

Michigan Surgery Specialists is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Emily Abbott, hand and microvascular surgeon in our Auburn Hills, Shelby Twp and Warren locations! Dr. Abbott specializes in injuries and illnesses of the hand, wrist, forearm and elbow in adults and children! Her fellowship experience allowed her to gain experience in an array […]

A Fighter’s Nightmare: The Boxer’s Fracture

Boxer’s Fractures are one of the more common and easily diagnosed finger injuries seen in many hand and orthopedic practices. Don’t let the name fool you, this form of trauma is not strictly reserved for the professional or amateur fighter. In this blog, we’ll address what a Boxer’s Fracture is, how it happens, the signs/ […]

What You Need to Know About Raynaud’s Disease

Raynaud’s Disease; ever heard of it? It may not be one of the most popular hand conditions but it is certainly an uncomfortable one! In this blog we will be outlining Raynaud’s Syndrome, its symptoms and the potential treatment options available. We will share expert advice and insight from one of our hand and wrist […]

Meet Dr. Wurtzel

Dr. Caroline Wurtzel is the newest hand and upper extremity surgeon at Michigan Surgery Specialists, opening our Chelsea location in early June of this year. Dr. Wurtzel comes to us with years of experience practicing in the Chelsea area and brings a breath of fresh air to the practice as (currently) our only female physician […]

Tell Signs of Carpal Tunnel

Carpal Tunnel is one of the most well-known hand conditions, with millions of American’s suffering from the disorder every year. There are many articles out there about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and the surgery associated with it (including some of our own) but this blog will provide a deep dive into what Carpal Tunnel really feels […]

How Working at a Desk is Affecting Your Hand and Orthopedic Health

It’s been one year since COVID-19 struck Michigan and our lives have still not gone back to normal. From every day outings like grocery shopping, dining experiences and vacation plans, to more serious topics like our children’s education and our own careers, we have all been affected in some way by this global pandemic. Many […]

So You Think You Hurt Your Shoulder: Common Injuries That Can Affect Anyone!

Shoulder injuries are a common problem we treat at Michigan Surgery Specialists. Unlike some other conditions, injuries of the shoulder are not limited to a particular age group or demographic. They can occur in a young athlete during a sporting event, or an elderly person experiencing a slip and fall accident. In this article we […]

Meet Dr. Colen!

Dr. Alex Colen is the newest hand surgeon at Michigan Surgery Specialists. Between residency and his fellowship training, Dr. Colen spent six months training with our physicians as an apprentice and first assist in surgery. Now that his hand and upper extremity fellowship is complete, Dr. Colen is excited to be back home and to […]

Exceptional Care At Your Comfort Level – Telemedicine at MSS

At Michigan Surgery Specialists, we are committed to providing the best patient care in a clean, secure and healthy environment. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, our doors have remained open; implementing extra precautions to keep the virus at by and maintain a safe environment for our patients, staff and physicians. In Hand and Orthopedic medicine, hands-on […]

Our Most Common Hand Conditions

While most people are familiar with some of the common ailments we see in clinic (like Carpal Tunnel), other conditions that we treat are not as well known to the general population. In this blog, we are breaking down the top hand and upper extremity conditions we treat at MSS to help make you more […]

Avoiding Injury While Returning to the Gym

After spending some time away from regular exercise (due to COVID, extended vacation, illness or any other reason), your muscles begin to weaken and your body will fatigue faster from cardio exercises. Because of this breakdown, your body (typically) cannot tolerate the same level of exercise you were previously performing at. Many people are so […]

The Forgotten Pregnancy Side Effect- Carpal Tunnel!

Did You Know? It’s no secret that pregnancy can come with a laundry list of side effects that we have all come to expect: sleeplessness, swelling, weight gain, back pain etc. However, one of the conditions that most people are not expecting is hand pain! While Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is widely known as a […]

De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis Treatment & Surgery

De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is a condition also known as radial styloid tenosynovitis and it affects the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist. If non-surgical methods don’t work to alleviate pain and tenderness in your wrist, De Quervain’s surgery is the next step. In this post, we’ll go more in-depth about what De Quervain’s […]

10 Questions To Ask Your Surgeon

1. Are you board certified? Most physicians (and all of ours at Michigan Surgery Specialists) are either board certified or if they are a newer physician, board eligible. Initially, physicians have to pass their medical board exams in their specialty and sub-specialty within 5 years of completing residency/fellowship. The physicians within this 5 year period […]

Common Orthopedic Injuries To Avoid This Summer

Summer is finally here! The weather is nice, the water is warm and everyone is looking to have a little fun outdoors. Though most of us see summertime as the season to cut loose, sometimes the eagerness to have fun can get the best of us and injuries occur without warning. From sports injuries to […]

COVID-Update

At Michigan Surgery Specialists, we have been working hard throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to provide safe care in a secure environment to all of our hand and orthopedic patients, because YOU are our top priority. As we re-open our clinics to accommodate patients with elective hand and orthopedic needs, please trust that we are still […]

Telemedicine Now Available!

Our patients are our top priority! At Michigan Surgery Specialists, we continue to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and take essential steps to keep our patients, staff and physicians safe. Who can be seen in-office? As a healthcare provider, our offices have remained open to treat patients for their hand & orthopedic surgery needs during this […]

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