Patient Education Blog

WHAT IS DE QUERVAIN’S TENOSYNOVITIS? Tenosynovitis is an inflammation of the soft issues that surround tendons called synovium. De...

WHAT ARE PEDIATRIC (KIDS') HAND AND WRIST FRACTURES? Kids are active, but not always graceful! Falls happen to children of all ages,...

WHAT IS A DISTAL RADIUS FRACTURE? In general terms, a distal radius fracture is the most common type of “broken wrist”. The radius is...

WHAT IS CERVICAL RADICULOPATHY? Cervical radiculopathy is a condition that results from a pinched nerve in cervical spine (neck region). ...

Nerves are very much like the fiberoptic cables that carry internet data to and from our homes. Nerves are composed of millions of nerve...

Cubital tunnel syndrome is a condition that occurs when a nerve at the elbow (the ulnar nerve) is pinched or compressed as it travels...

HAND INFECTIONS Hand infections almost always warrant medical attention. Deep infections of the hand can spread rapidly through the...

Work injuries represent a broad spectrum of disorders including both acute injuries (fractures, lacerations), and chronic conditions...

WHAT ARE HAND AND WRIST BROKEN BONES? Whether you have been told your hand or wrist bone is “broken”, “compound”, “hairline”,...

WHAT IS HAND AND WRIST ARTHRITIS? Arthritis literally means “inflamed joint”, and generally refers to any damage to the joints of the...

WHAT IS TRIGGER FINGER / THUMB? Trigger finger or trigger thumb is a very common condition. It is a painful (or sometimes painless)...

WHAT IS CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME? Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common conditions that I treat as a hand surgeon. It is a...

(last updated 5/29/20) Independence Day is right around the corner, and even though the celebrations may be a little different this...

(last updated 5/30/20) We all know someone who loves to habitually crack their knuckles. Most of us have at least tried it a few times....