Although the bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments of the hand are small, the impact of hand injuries and disorders can be big. Fortunately, there are orthopedic doctors that specialize in hand and upper extremity disorders. There’s a long list of injuries and conditions that affect the hands, but we’re going to look at just five…
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5 Common Hand Disorders & Their Treatments
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Snowblower Safety Tips
An estimated 3,000 people are treated in emergency rooms in the United States for snowblower injuries each year with amputated fingers being the most common. To reduce your risk of injury, check out these snowblower safety tips from the American Society for Surgery of the Hand:
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What are the Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
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…