Having a condition that affects the hand and wrist can be both painful and disruptive. One condition that can limit hand, arm and wrist function is carpal tunnel syndrome. According to research done by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2010, an estimated 3.1% of working adults in the US between the…
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What are the Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
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Lawnmower Safety Tips
In 2015, the most recent year for which data is available, 81,938 Americans visited emergency departments because of lawn mower-related injuries. These injuries can range from minor burns and cuts to broken bones and amputations. Protect your hands while using your lawnmower this season by following these tips from the American Society for Surgery of the Hand:…
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Wrist Pain: Tendonitis or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Overuse and repetitive stress injuries are some of the most prevalent workplace and sports injuries, and wrist pain is no different. At the onset of pain or tingling in your wrists, hands and/or fingers, you may assume that you have carpal tunnel syndrome. Instead, you may actually be experiencing wrist tendonitis, but what’s the difference?…