by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Jan 20, 2022 | Hand, pain, Wellness, Wrist
As the weather gets cooler, many people are affected by joint pain in the hands and wrists due to arthritis or injury. Bodily extremities are prone to “shutting down” circulation to maintain core body temperature. This might save your life in extreme situations;...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Jan 18, 2022 | Hand, pain, surgery, Wellness, Wrist
Carpal tunnel can be a painful and even debilitating orthopedic condition. But it’s one that can be prevented with some simple lifestyle changes. Carpal tunnel syndrome, a progressive condition marked by pain, numbness and tingling in the hands and wrists, is an...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Jun 14, 2021 | surgery, Wellness, Wrist
Triangular fibrocartilage complex tears are painful and can affect a person’s ability to use their hand or wrist. But what is a TFCC tear exactly? And how is this injury treated? Understanding what this injury is and how to identify its symptoms can help you resume a...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Apr 12, 2021 | Wellness, Wrist
THURSDAY, April 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) — In a discovery that shows carpal tunnel syndrome doesn’t strike just office workers, researchers report that people who work in construction or manufacturing have a higher risk of carpal tunnel syndrome than those...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Jun 15, 2020 | Elbow, Hand, pain, Wrist
Carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome share similar symptoms, but they are distinct conditions affecting different nerves in the elbow and wrist. If you’re experiencing pain and numbness in your fingers, you may assume you have carpal tunnel syndrome....
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Mar 19, 2019 | Hand, pain, Wellness, Wrist
FRIDAY, March 1, 2019 (HealthDay News) — You use your hands nearly every minute of the day, so any time they hurt it’s important to find out why. Certain conditions can affect people who do the same hand movements for hours every day. Repetitive strain...
