Top 5 Tips for Recovery from Wrist Surgery
The primary goal of rehabilitation following a wrist fracture is to help you regain functional use of the hand, wrist and upper extremity. Dr. Scott Wolfe, Orthopedic Surgeon, offers this advice for...
View ArticleAsk the Expert: Dr. Michelle Carlson Answers Your Questions About Hand &...
Q1. I had UCL surgery on my thumb in August of ’09. Can anything be done if the surgeon made the ligament too tight? I cannot hold a 2 liter soda bottle and I cannot go back to the surgeon as he passed...
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Ask the Expert: Dr. Steve Lee, Orthopedic Surgeon, Answers Questions on Nerve...
Q1. I was in a car accident that damaged my brachial plexus and now I have chronic pain. Are there non-surgical treatments for the pain? Chronic pain after brachial plexus injury is relatively common....
View ArticleAsk the Expert: Julia Doty, Occupational Therapist, Answers Questions on...
Q1. I spend a lot of time at work typing on the keyboard and my wrist sometimes hurt. What can I do to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome? To prevent carpal tunnel when using the keyboard, you want to...
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Common Wrist Injuries in Tennis Players
Wrist injuries in tennis players are, unfortunately, very common and can result from a single traumatic event or from chronic repetitive motions. Juan Martin Del Potro won the 2009 US Open only to miss...
View ArticleNew Imaging Software Allows for Earlier Diagnosis of Joint Replacement...
A breakthrough in imaging technology developed at Hospital for Special Surgery in collaboration with GE Healthcare and Stanford University now allows doctors to better diagnose metal implant...
View ArticleDealing with Wrist or Shoulder Pain in Spin Class
If you take a spin class and you find yourself with sore wrists or shoulders during or afterwards, the first thing to think about is exactly what kind of spin class are you taking? Most modern spin...
View ArticleSo You Sprained Your Wrist
A sprain is a stretch or partial tear of the ligament. Wrist sprains are often seen in sports that involve a lot of sliding, falling, and/or landing on your hands like baseball, football, or...
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