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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

What is Tennis Elbow?

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

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Do I Need to See a Hand Specialist for My Carpal Tunnel?

If you have carpal tunnel syndrome, you have probably wondered which type of doctor is best for treating your condition. Some people would tell you to see your primary care physician, while others may say an orthopedic physician would be preferred. Ideally, an orthopedic hand specialist would be your best choice in getting a correct

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Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures for Wrist, Hand, Elbow, and Shoulder

If you have an orthopedic condition that can’t be treated effectively with conservative measures, you may be a candidate for surgical treatment. But what if you’re dreading the pain and time-intensive recovery period following a traditional, open surgery? Fortunately, there is another option: minimally invasive surgery. There are many benefits of getting minimally invasive surgery.

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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

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Five of the Most Common Repetitive Motion Disorders

Repetitive motion. Whether you work at a construction site or blog for a living, you are at risk of developing repetitive motion disorder. Work-related motions that are “repetitive” include typing at a keyboard, clicking a mouse, working on an assembly line, using a jackhammer, lifting heavy things, and any other activity where the body is

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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

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