Early Signs of Hand Arthritis You're MissingMay 01, 2025Arthritis can affect any joint, including the ones in your hands, and unfortunately, it can sneak up on you. Read on to learn five early signs of hand arthritis, what to do if you spot them, and how we can help you get the relief you need.Continue reading →
Orthopedic Solutions for Nighttime Tingling in Hands and Upper ExtremitiesApr 04, 2025Is nighttime tingling keeping you from getting a good night's sleep? If so, you’ve got several orthopedic solutions to help you find relief. Read on to learn the common culprits and the solutions you can try.Continue reading →
At What Point Will My Ulnar-Sided Wrist Pain Require Surgery (and Do I Have Less Invasive Options)?Mar 10, 2025Ulnar-sided wrist pain happens when your wrist pain develops on the same side as your pinky, but at what point do you need surgery for wrist pain? Are there less invasive options? Read on as we tackle these questions.Continue reading →
Recognizing the Signs of TendonitisFeb 03, 2025Tendonitis — the inflammation of a tendon — is notorious for causing pain and reduced function. Learning to recognize the earliest signs of tendonitis means that you can get treatment faster. But what are those signs? Find out here.Continue reading →
Recovery Roadmap: Rehabilitating After Traumatic Fingertip AmputationJan 09, 2025Going through a fingertip amputation can be life-changing, but with the right recovery plan, you can regain the confidence and skills you need to live life to the fullest. Here’s how to recover well from fingertip amputation. Continue reading →
Bounced Off Your Board? Tips for Treating Skateboard InjuriesDec 06, 2024Whether you’re into a basic ollie, a boardslide, or even the laser flip, one thing is sure: Mastering the coolest tricks means you’ve probably racked up a few wipeouts. Here are our top tips for treating common skateboard injuries.Continue reading →
Safe Cooking: How to Avoid and Handle Kitchen Knife InjuriesNov 05, 2024Sharp kitchen knives can make your meal prep effortless and attractive; dull ones can make it laborious and unappetizing — and one slip can send you to the ER. Read on to learn tips to avoid knife injuries and steps to take if you’re injured. Continue reading →
Hand Burns 101: How to Treat and Heal QuicklyOct 15, 2024Hand burns are among the most common burn injuries, and knowing the proper steps for burn first aid can help you treat burns quickly. Read on to learn what to do in the event of a burn and how our team can help you heal quickly. Continue reading →
Preventing and Treating Scapholunate Ligament Injury: Expert Orthopedic AdviceSep 17, 2024 Any ligament injury should receive expert orthopedic care, and the scapholunate ligament in your wrist is no exception. Continue reading to learn tips and tricks for preventing and treating a ligament injury in your wrist. Continue reading →
Understanding Boxer’s Fractures: From Diagnosis to RecoveryAug 12, 2024Hand and wrist fractures are common, and a boxer’s fracture is just one example. If you’re a boxer, this is what you need to know about boxer’s fractures, how to pred what to do if you sustain one.Continue reading →
Does Trigger Finger Require Surgery?Jun 05, 2024Trigger finger is when your finger gets locked in one position. Do you need surgery to unlock it? There are nonsurgical and surgical treatments for trigger finger; here’s how to tell if you need surgery.Continue reading →
I Can Hardly Type Anymore: Can You Help?May 02, 2024If typing has been painful, you’re not alone. Many conditions cause hand pain, but you don’t need to wait for it to worsen before seeking help. In this blog, we cover the three ways that our team can help you get relief from pain while typing.Continue reading →
I Have Dupuytren's Contracture: What Type of Fasciectomy Do I Need?Apr 01, 2024 Duputren’s contracture can make it hard (if not impossible) to use your hand. Thankfully, surgery can help restore functionality. Read on to learn about the types of fasciectomy that can help restore mobility. Continue reading →
Can Physical Therapy Heal Trigger Finger?Mar 01, 2024Stenosing tenosynovitis, more often referred to as trigger finger, is a condition where your finger gets locked and you can’t straighten it out. Continue reading to find out physical therapy’s role in healing trigger finger.Continue reading →
I Got Bitten By a Dog: What Should I Do?Feb 01, 2024Dog bites are traumatic, and the stress and pain can make it hard to know what actions to take. In this guide, we break down what to do after a dog bite so you’re prepared in the event of an emergency. Continue reading →
5 Tips to Manage Arthritis in Cold WeatherJan 04, 2024January marks the middle of winter, which means cold weather. If the colder air makes your arthritis pain worse, you’re not alone. Read on to learn five simple tips for managing your arthritis symptoms in cold weather.Continue reading →
What to Do If You Have an Animal Bite?Dec 01, 2023Animal bites can happen suddenly and leave you with a traumatic injury. While it’s unpleasant to think about them, knowing how to handle one in an emergency is still important. Here’s what to do if an animal ever bites you.Continue reading →
What Is This Bump on My Wrist?Nov 16, 2023Bumps can develop practically anywhere on your body, and your wrist is no exception. If you spot a bump on your wrist, knowing what caused it is the first step in getting rid of it. Read on to learn more about common causes of wrist bumps. Continue reading →
When to Worry About Numbness in Your FingersOct 02, 2023Occasional numbness in your fingers is one thing, but what happens when once-in-awhile discomfort becomes a daily occurrence? Read on to identify the top signs that it’s time to seek care for numbness in your fingers. Continue reading →
What Causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?Sep 01, 2023Carpal tunnel syndrome affects millions of Americans, but you may not know why it happens — or what you can do to treat it. This post gives you the answers you need to find relief for uncomfortable wrist and hand symptoms.Continue reading →
How Is Osteoarthritis Different from Rheumatoid Arthritis?Jul 03, 2023Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are both types of arthritis, but they have different causes, symptoms, and treatments. Read on to learn more about the differences and how we can help.Continue reading →
3 Strategies to Manage Work with Hand and Wrist PainJun 02, 2023Whether you’re working at a desk or in a warehouse, hand and wrist pain can make it hard to work and even perform daily tasks. If you have hand or wrist pain, read on as we explore these strategies to help alleviate some of the discomforts.Continue reading →
Will Trigger Finger Ever Go Away on Its Own?May 12, 2023Trigger finger makes it hard to perform daily tasks, type, or even use your phone. If you’re dealing with these symptoms, you may wonder if they’ll ever go away alone. Find out in this blog.Continue reading →
The Importance of Having a Board-Certified Podiatrist on Your Diabetic Care TeamApr 01, 2023When managing your blood sugar, the last thing you probably think about is your feet. Yet proper foot care is critical for people with diabetes and can reduce the risk of long-term complications, including amputation. Continue reading →
How to Prevent Tennis Elbow from ReturningMar 09, 2023Having tennis elbow can be annoying and painful. But if you follow these simple steps, you’ll be able to bounce back and prevent future bouts of tennis elbow. Continue reading →
Little Known Causes of Chronic Wrist PainFeb 07, 2023You might not think much about your wrist until it hurts. This blog highlights the little known causes of chronic wrist pain and what we can do to help you find relief from chronic pain.Continue reading →
Living with Arthritis: How Physical Therapy Eases Pain and Improves MobilityJan 01, 2023Tired of dealing with stiff and achy joints? In this blog, we share how physical therapy 一 in conjunction with lifestyle modifications and medication 一 can help ease pain and improve mobility.Continue reading →
Is It a Fracture or a Sprain? How to Tell if You've Broken a BoneDec 01, 2022Both fractures and sprains are painful injuries with similar symptoms, yet it can be hard to see the difference between them. In this blog, we share tips for telling the difference between a break and a sprain.Continue reading →
Why Do I Have Sciatica, and How Can I Get Relief?Nov 01, 2022When sciatica flares up, it’s hard, if not impossible, to ignore. This can lead to questions like what causes sciatica and what can you do about it? Read on to get answers to those two questions.Continue reading →
Put an End to Chronic Hip Pain: 5 Signs It's Time for a Hip ReplacementOct 04, 2022Hip pain, whether it’s the result of arthritis or an injury, can take a toll on your ability to move from point A to point B. The good news is that chronic hip pain doesn’t have to last forever. Here are five signs it’s time for a hip replacement.Continue reading →
5 Signs of Carpal Tunnel SyndromeSep 01, 2022Carpal tunnel syndrome is more than just wrist pain. When your nerve is pinched, it can lead to pain and reduced wrist functionality. Identifying the signs of carpal tunnel syndrome can help you get care when you need it.Continue reading →
Sidelined After an Athletic Injury? How Sports Medicine Gets You Back in the Game FasterAug 05, 2022Sports injuries are an all-too-common reality for athletes. Understandably, injuries can take you out of the game, but sports medicine can help you return to your favorite sport as soon as possible. Let’s look at how sports medicine helps you.Continue reading →
Injury Prevention and Treatment of Orthopaedic Conditions by a Sports Medicine Surgeon Jul 01, 2022Orthopaedic Sports Medicine surgeons treat a wide variety of conditions, not only sports-related injuries. They can help evaluate and treat various disorders involving bones, joints, cartilage, ligaments, tendons and muscles all over the body.Continue reading →
Signs of a Rotator Cuff InjuryJun 01, 2022The rotator cuff is a collection of tendons and muscles that is important to your shoulder’s stability and function. Injury to the rotator cuff is common. Here’s when to suspect you have this injury and what to do about it. Continue reading →