The Civil War, Pearl Harbor, 9/11 … America has faced many adversities in its history and has managed to emerge stronger in the aftermath. But how do you fight and defeat an invisible medical enemy – especially one as seemingly challenging as the global COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic? The first step to overcoming any crisis of […]
Greater Chesapeake Hand Specialists
When To Visit A Hand Doctor?
There are a number of injuries, conditions, and disorders that can affect your hands and cause pain or reduced function. If you have a hand condition that is preventing you from carrying out your normal day to day activities, a hand doctor can help you find the solution. A hand doctor is an orthopedic doctor […]
Brachial Plexopathy
Brachial plexopathy is a type of peripheral neuropathy. It happens when there is some type of injury to the brachial plexus, which is the collection of nerves as they meet between the neck and the shoulder (on each side). The brachial plexus includes the axillary nerve, ulnar nerve, median nerve, radial nerve, and musculocutaneous nerve. […]
Common Hand Conditions
We often take our hands for granted until one is injured. Our hands are like fine tools – they allow us to do so many things, especially thanks to our thumbs. Any hand injury or hand/wrist pain has the potential to greatly affect a person’s quality of life. Below, we’ll explore some of the more […]
Questions to Ask Your Hand Doctor Before Going Into Surgery
More often than not, mild to moderate hand pain can be relieved through conservative methods such as splinting, exercise, over-the-counter medication, heat and cold compresses, or corticosteroid injections. However, when your pain is severe, and these methods fail to provide relief, your hand doctor may recommend surgery. Here are some of the more pertinent questions […]
