Fireworks can cause death and injury, including burns, contusions, lacerations, and foreign objects in the eye. Make the choice to protect yourself and your family from fireworks injuries by reviewing these firework safety tips from the American Society for Surgery of the Hand:
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Firework Safety Tips
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Golfer’s Elbow: What You Need to Know
What is Golfer’s Elbow? Golfer’s elbow is a common name for a medical term medial epicondylitis, a painful condition that occurs from repeated muscle contractions in the forearm that leads to inflammation and micro-tears in the tendons that attach to the medial epicondyle. The medial epicondyle is located at one end of the humerus, the…
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Outdoor Grilling Hand Safety Tips
Did you know that an estimated 19,000 patients go to the emergency room each year because of injuries involving grills? Don’t be one of them! With peak grilling season now here, be sure to follow these simple tips from the American Society for Surgery of the Hand for staying safe while outdoor grilling: