Scaphoid Wrist Fracture
Scaphoid fractures are usually difficult to identify. The scaphoid is relatively smaller than other bones of the hand, so the fracture may not be visible. The scaphoid area may not seem swollen, and one won’t always feel severe pain. As a result, people often ignore a scaphoid fracture, confuse it with a sprained wrist and […]
Take Care This Holiday Season to Avoid a Hand Injury
Need a hand this holiday season? Our hands and wrists perform countless holiday tasks that are often taken for granted until function is impaired. Did you know that the hand is comprised of more than 120 ligaments, 27 bones, 29 joints, and a network of delicate nerves? Hand and wrist injuries are common during the […]
Watch out for a FOOSH! Don’t let a broken wrist or ganglion cyst give you the winter blues
Being active in the winter is good for our mental and physical health, but don’t let bad luck sideline you with a fractured hand or broken wrist. These injuries are extremely common, especially in winter months when skiing, snowboarding or slipping on ice, can quickly lead to a Fall onto an outstretched hand – also […]
Exercises that Strengthen Your Hand and Prevent Injuries
