Lateral epicondylitis is the medical term for tennis elbow, which is a condition that can even affect people who have never played tennis. Below, we discuss what you need to know about tennis elbow – what it is, its symptoms, and how best to treat it. Repetitive Strain Injury of the Elbow Tennis elbow is […]
Carpal Tunnel Surgery
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 […]
Most Common Causes of Wrist Pain
Your wrists are complex structures that serve many useful functions with a near-infinite range of possible movements. With eight small bones that form the central tunnel where the nerves and tendons reside (the carpal tunnel), it is easy to see that many different types of injuries can affect this delicate area. We use our wrists […]
What to expect from carpal tunnel surgery
Surgery should never be a first-line approach to solving any medical problem. Once a patient has exhausted all other options – such as icing, wrist splints, NSAIDs, and warm baths1 – it may be time to consider surgical methods of healing. In the case of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, a board-certified Orthopedic surgeon may be able […]
