Shoulder injuries can be debilitating and disruptive, especially since you rely on your shoulders for so many things. Shoulder injuries may prevent you from working, playing sports, enjoying time with your loved ones or even resting. That is why it is important to seek immediate medical treatment so your injury does not get worse. Not […]
Greater Chesapeake Hand Specialists
How Do Orthopedist’s Diagnose Dupuytren’s Contracture?
Dupuytren’s contracture is a hand deformity in which the layer of tissue that lies beneath your palm, at the base of your fingers, abnormally thickens. The thickened area can eventually develop into a knot, lump or thick band, causing one or more of your fingers to contract or pull in a bent position, toward your […]
What Do I Do If I Think I Have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Need Treatment?
If you have already received a diagnosis for carpal tunnel syndrome or contemplate that you may have carpal tunnel syndrome, visiting an orthopedic doctor would be your best bet. An orthopedic doctor is specialized in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal injuries and conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome. Let’s find out what you can expect from an […]
Diagnosis and Orthopedic Treatment for Clavicle Fractures
Did you know that the clavicle (collarbone) takes the top spot on the list of the most commonly fractured bones in the body? This is due to its critical location, which makes the clavicle frequently exposed to trauma or force. Moreover, its middle-third segment, which is the thinnest and outermost part, does not have adequate […]
Treatments an Orthopedic Doctor Can Recommend for Torn Rotator Cuff
A rotator cuff tear, which is a rip in the group of tendons and muscles that provide stability to the shoulder (rotator cuff), is one of the most common upper-extremity injuries affecting athletes and people whose physical activities or occupations involve repetitive overhead movement. Stiffness in the shoulder, pain in the front of the joint […]
