A new, innovative surgical nail implant used to treat metacarpal fractures is helping patients return to activities in almost half the time of traditional treatment options. The minimally invasive procedure uses a threaded nail designed to fit securely in the …
Hand and Wrist
Tips to Prevent Gamer’s Thumb
Video games are a popular hobby for kids and adults alike – in fact, there are an estimated 177 million gamers in the United States alone. While you may not associate playing video games with musculoskeletal injuries, over time the …
What Working From Home Does to Your Body
What Working From Home Does to Your Body
If you’re experiencing wrist pain while working from home, carpal tunnel syndrome may be to blame. Physiatrist Dr. Vishal Kancherla recently explained to Reader’s Digest The Healthy why carpal tunnel syndrome is …
Is cracking your knuckles bad for you?
Is cracking your knuckles bad for you?
You may have been told as a kid cracking your knuckles is bad for you. But the truth is, it’s harmless, and won’t cause arthritis or make your knuckles bigger.
Orthopedic hand surgeon …
Staying Pain-Free During COVID-19: Hands
From the blog of Dr. Barbara Bergin
Our hands are definitely some of the most specialized parts of our bodies, and injury or disability in that area puts us at great disadvantage. So, I’ll start with my hand mantra:
- Don’t
What is Dupuytren’s Contracture?
Legendary quarterback and NFL Hall-of-Famer John Elway recently revealed that he is suffering from a hand condition known as Dupuytren’s Contracture. Our expert team of hand and wrist surgeons at Texas Orthopedics is experienced at diagnosing and treating this …
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Pregnancy: Why Do Some Women Get It?
Pregnancy puts a fair amount of pressure on a woman’s body (okay—a lot of pressure!). The back, hips, and feet are all stressed supporting the extra weight of a growing baby, but did you know that hands can suffer during …
Selfie and Texting Injuries On the Rise
Serious selfie injury? That might sound far-fetched, but today…it’s really not.
Social media use has skyrocketed in the past several years, and so have injuries related to constant smartphone and tablet use, according to orthopedic specialists.
Some people refer to …
Baseball Injuries
While America’s favorite pastime is exciting to play, it can also cause some serious injuries.
According to the US Consumer Products Safety Commission, more than 627,000 baseball-related injuries are treated every year in hospitals, doctors’ offices, and other medical facilities.
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