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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…