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 one of the more common complaints from patients during the pandemic. What is carpal tunnel […]
Hand and Wrist
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 Dr. Jason Somogyi explains to Insider that your knuckles are two bones connected together by […]
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 be so grabby. That’s right. When you spread your hand out wide to grab something […]
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 condition. Where he once had hands of steel—strong and steady that could thread a needle with […]
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 pregnancy too? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (or CTS), a condition where the median nerve running from […]
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 these injuries as “selfie elbow” and “texting thumb”. Our Texas Orthopedics hand surgeons would classify […]
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. The frequent throwing, bat-swinging, and catching high-speed balls involved in baseball can lead to a […]
