What Is Dupuytren’s Disease and How Is It Treated?
If you begin to notice lumps on the palm side of your hand, then you might just have Dupuytren’s disease, and if left untreated, you could possibly lose motion in your fingers.
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5 Ways to Help Prevent Arthritis
Article Featured on Michigan Hand & Wrist While it may not be possible to completely get rid of your risk of developing arthritis, there are some things you can do to reduce your risk and delay the onset. Arthritis happens when cartilage wears away, causing your bones to rub against and damage each other, which […]
Did I Tear my Meniscus? Symptoms of a Torn Meniscus
Article Featured on Brigham Health What is a torn meniscus? There are 3 bones in the knee. These are the femur, tibia, and patella. The ends of those bones are covered with cartilage. This is a smooth material that cushions the bone and allows the joint to move easily without pain. The cartilage acts as […]
How to tell if you have Whiplash
Article Featured on Mayo Clinic Overview Whiplash is a neck injury due to forceful, rapid back-and-forth movement of the neck, like the cracking of a whip. Whiplash most often occurs during a rear-end auto accident, but the injury can also result from a sports accident, physical abuse or other trauma.
What are some common hand problems?
Article Featured on Johns Hopkins Anatomy of the hand The hand is composed of many different bones, muscles, and ligaments that allow for a large amount of movement and dexterity. There are 3 major types of bones in the hand itself, including:
12 Ways to Have a Healthy Holiday Season
Article Featured on cdc.gov Brighten the holidays by making your health and safety a priority. Take steps to keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy—and ready to enjoy the holidays.
Can orthopedic surgeons repair cartilage damage?
Article Featured on OrthoInfo Because cartilage does not heal itself well, doctors have developed surgical techniques to stimulate the growth of new cartilage. Restoring articular cartilage can relieve pain and allow better function.
ACL Injuries in Children and Adolescents
Article Featured on Nationwide Children’s It has been frequently emphasized that children are not simply “small adults.” Children and adults are different anatomically and physiologically in many ways. Knee injuries in children and adolescents frequently demonstrate these differences.
Lumbar Spine Surgery
Article Featured on Spine Health Lumbar surgery refers to any type of surgery in the lumbar spine, or lower back, between one or more of the L1-S1 levels. There are two general types of lumbar spine surgery that comprise the most common surgical procedures for the lower back: Lumbar Decompression The goal of a decompression […]
What Is Degenerative Disc Disease?
By Brian McHugh, MD | Featured on Spine Health Degenerative disc disease is one of the most common causes of low back and neck pain, and also one of the most misunderstood.