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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Snowblower Safety Tips
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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…
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10 Tips for Relieving Joint Pain in Winter
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 54.4 million American adults suffer from joint pain related to arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or fibromyalgia. When the temperatures drop, people often report that their joint pain gets worse. If you get stiff and achy in colder weather, try these tips for relieving…