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Hand Conditions

Questions to Ask Your CRPS Specialist Before Treatment

Living with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) can be challenging and overwhelming. Chronic pain, particularly in affected areas such as the hands or legs, can take over your daily life. If you are looking for answers, connecting with a CRPS specialist is an important step in finding effective treatment and relief. To make the most

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Gamer’s Thumb and Other Gaming Hand Injuries

Online gaming is becoming an increasingly popular hobby among people of all ages – and with an estimated three-quarters of all U.S. households having at least one gamer, it is an integral part of American culture. This love for gaming, however, has been attributed to a rise in repetitive-stress hand and wrist injuries, particularly “gamer’s

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How Does an Orthopedic Doctor Treat Hand Pain?

There are many injuries and chronic conditions that can affect the hand and cause pain. Hand pain can occur from an injury or from overuse.  Some hand pain may only be short term and will resolve by itself without any medical intervention. However, persistent or reoccurring hand pain may be a sign of an underlying

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What Conditions Do Hand Surgeons Treat?

Hand surgeons have a vast knowledge of the intricate network of muscles, bones, blood vessels, ligaments, and nerves of your hand. They can diagnose and successfully treat hand problems of any kind using both nonsurgical and surgical methods. These hand surgeons can repair various injuries and conditions concerning your hand and wrist. Let’s talk about

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What Could Be Causing My Hand Pain?

Our hands have a complex and delicate structure. Each hand has 27 bones attached to tiny muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and cartilage, which together enable us to touch and grip as we please. We use our hands every day for both work and play, but they are just as vulnerable as they are valuable. Let’s

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Treatments for Hand Tendonitis

Hand tendonitis refers to the inflammation of a tendon on the hands or wrist. This condition occurs from an injury or, more commonly, repetitive motions that put stress on the tendon. The treatment plan for hand tendonitis differs from person to person. Treatment methods can range from home remedies and non-surgical options to surgery. Home

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What Causes Trigger Finger?

Having trouble straightening out your finger from a bent position is a sign of a condition called trigger finger. It can also cause the finger to suddenly snap into place when straightening or bending it, as when pulling and releasing a trigger. Also known as stenosing tenosynovitis, trigger finger usually affects the thumb or the

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Treatments for Dupuytren’s Contracture

The primary sign of Dupuytren’s contracture is when thick, rope-like cords or knots develop in the palm of the hand beneath the skin’s surface. The cords tighten, bending the finger toward the palm – and it’s usually very difficult or impossible to straighten out the finger. Its cause is unknown, but nearly 16 million people

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Dealing With Hand Pain? Things You Should Know

Hand pain can occur for a variety of reasons, such as from an injury or from overuse.  Although some forms of hand pain are short term and will resolve without any medical intervention, persistent or reoccurring hand pain may be a sign of an underlying medical condition or injury that requires the expertise of a

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Common Types Of Hand Injuries

Our hands play an important role in most day to day activities including work responsibilities, home activities, and leisure activities. Hand injuries are very common and can cause pain and reduced function and make normal day to day activities difficult. Delaying diagnosis and treatment can result in long-term problems and a longer recovery period. Common

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