Awareness of the signs and symptoms of Dupuytren's Contracture continues to grow in the media as well as the medical industry. It is a condition that gradually causes the connective tissue, known as fascia, under the skin of a person’s palm to thicken over time. Eventually, these connective tissues develop [...]
Carpal tunnel syndrome is an increasingly common condition where the affected individual experiences pain, numbness, and tingling in one or both of the hands and possibly in the arms. It can affect one hand or both depending on the severity of symptoms and the underlying related cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome [...]
Despite the old west movies about a gunslinger having an “Itchy” one, Trigger Finger is a bona fide medical condition, where one of your fingers becomes stuck or trapped in a contracted or bent position. Some people who experience a trigger finger find that the affected finger will straighten or [...]
Hands play a very important role in our lives. Especially for those people who use their hands are part of their profession. When connective tissues like tendons are injured or suffer from repetitive stress it can affect your fine dexterity in a way that can go beyond hampering your quality [...]
Recurring pain, stiffness, and inflammation are typical symptoms of tendinitis. This is a somewhat common condition where inflammation and irritation in a tendon affect the range of motion and basic function of a joint. What Is A Tendon? A tendon is a thick fibrous cord that attaches a specific muscle [...]
The hands and wrists represent a complex series of joints. Their overall health and fluidity of motion play an important role in your overall quality of life. Arthritis and other conditions can affect the health of your hands in a variety of ways. Arthritis can develop in the wrist as [...]
Surgical procedures and medical treatments can be performed on an inpatient or outpatient basis. While the service being performed in either might be very similar, nonetheless, key differences can impact cost and aftercare. Duration Of Care Most inpatient procedures are performed in a hospital or another facility designed to [...]
