Surgery can be used to address many conditions affecting the shoulder, such as a rotator cuff tear, arthritis, fractures, dislocations, and instability. The primary purpose of shoulder surgery is to relieve pain, restore function, and improve mobility in the shoulder. Recovering from shoulder surgery takes time. You may be thinking about when you can return […]
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The Importance of Doing Research Before Seeing a Hand Surgeon
If you want to choose the right-hand surgeon for your care, you need to do a little bit of research. Doctors differ in their level of training, specialty, approach to treatment, and bedside manner. As a patient, you have to determine what factors are important to you, so you can make the best decision concerning […]
Can a Hand Surgeon Treat Bursitis?
Bursae are located throughout the body around joints, as they provide extra cushioning around the muscles, tendons and bones. A bursa is a relatively small sac that is filled with fluid. In the hand, there are three bursae which are relatively long as compared to bursae at other joints. They are located at the base […]
How Do I Prepare for Hand Surgery?
While the success of your hand surgery greatly depends on your orthopedic surgeon’s skills, obtaining the best results also has a lot to do with what you do prior to and after the procedure. Below are a few tips to help you prepare for your hand surgery to ensure both your safety and comfort; as […]
Unexpected Risk Factors for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition that occurs when the median nerve (one of the major nerves in the hand) gets squeezed or irritated due to the narrowing of the carpal tunnel space. CTS has often been classified as a repetitive stress injury and ascribed to excessive computer use, hammering, and other repetitive movements, […]