As the fall sporting season progresses, doctors are seeing an increased number of patients suffering from sport-related injuries. Two popular fall sports – football and volleyball – commonly result in injuries to the fingers, hand and wrist area. Hand injuries occur because the hand is typically in front of the athlete in most sports. Therefore [...]
Monthly Archives: October 2011
Pumpkin Carving Precautions to Avoid Hand and Tendon Injuries
October 18, 2011
Now that pumpkin patches are filled with large orange gourds, we automatically start thinking of Halloween and jack-o-lanterns. Pumpkin carving is a fun family activity but it needs to be done with caution, especially if children will be helping. Emergency room physicians and hand surgeons have become accustomed to injuries from pumpkin carving this time [...]
Improved Ability to Diagnose and Prevent Osteoarthritis via MRI
October 10, 2011
Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, is a degenerative joint disease that affects an estimated 27 million people. It occurs when the cartilage that cushions the bones breaks down, causing pain, swelling and stiffness, primarily in hip and knee joints. Risk factors for osteoarthritis include excess weight, knee injuries, frequent bending of the knee [...]
