Standard vs Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery
Carpal tunnel may be the most commonly known hand procedure out there, but this highly performed surgery has changed a little over the years. While most providers still perform a standard, open carpal tunnel release,…
How do you know when it’s time to see a hand specialist?
Life is busy. Between work, school, family life, personal life, routines and hobbies, we all have a lot going on, and we don’t always have the time to prioritize our health. Sometimes we know when…
Sources of Your Hip Pain and What We Can Do About Them
Hip pain is a common occurrence, particularly as we age. While this discomfort can be caused by injury, it can also stem from degenerative conditions, leading to chronic pain if left untreated. Here we’ll be…
Overuse Injuries of the Hand and Wrist
We use our hands and arms every day; for work, play and all kinds of misc. activities. Though these tasks have to be done, some of the repetitive movements necessary to complete these tasks can…
Weightlifter’s Elbow
Elbow pain can be caused by several sports and activities. There’s golfer’s elbow, tennis elbow and even bowler’s elbow, but this article is going to focus on weightlifter’s elbow. What is weightlifter’s elbow? This injury,…
Occupations that are hazardous to your hand health
Working isn’t always our favorite thing to do, but it’s a necessary part of life. It’s safe to say that all jobs come with some kind of risk, but there are some that are more…