Arm Fractures are a common injury that occurs with falls, especially in aging individuals or those whose bones may not be as strong. Some of the most common fractures include the hand (scaphoid), wrist (radius), and upper arm (proximal humerus). The important thing is...
Month: May 2018
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: What is it and can it be Treated?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a compression of the median nerve as it crosses the wrist into the hand. The result of the compression is often numbness or tingling in the hand, specifically the thumb and pointer fingers. If the compression is severe enough, loss of...
Is elbow pain interfering with daily life? Fix it now
When most people think about elbow pain, they often think about tennis elbow. While this is common, it is not the only problem of the elbow that interferes with daily life. Elbow pain can impact everything from writing, opening jars, driving, and typing on the...
You Don’t Always Need Surgery (for a Rotator Cuff Tear)
What you may not have known is that surgery is not always necessary for a rotator cuff tear (RTC). The usual responses to this include: How can that be? If something is “torn” doesn’t it need to be fixed? And, but I know 5 people who had the same...
