The Growth Plate
Our skeleton is a marvelous thing. It grows as we grow! And it does this without shutting down or closing for remodeling. A great thing, or we would be in real trouble!
Glucosamine and Chondroitin
Chondroitin and Glucosamine are not drugs. First of all, legally neither of these are drugs, they are “nutritional supplements.”
Ganglion - Hand
Mucous cyst is a term given to a ganglion cyst when it occurs overlying the last joint of the finger.
Ganglion - Wrist
Ganglion cysts are masses usually found around the wrist, although they can be found in other places.
Gameskeeper Thumb
Gamekeeper’s Thumb, also called Skier’s Thumb, is an injury to the thumb on the little finger side, at the second joint from the thumbnail (MP joint).
Fingernail Fungus Infections
Nail fungus infection is a condition called onychomycosis (“onycho” refers to the nail, and “mycosis” means fungus). It is fairly common, with about 12 million Americans being affected.
Finger Fracture
Fractures can occur anywhere in the finger and usually respond well to splinting or casting.
Dupuytren's Disease
Dupuytren’s disease is a condition that affects the palm of the hand, forming contracted cords.
Distal Radius Fracture
Distal radius fractures are some of the most common fractures (the medical term for “broken bone”).
Diabetes and Hand Pain
The effect of diabetes goes beyond problems with blood sugar: diabetes may also be affecting your hands. There are four hand problems that occur in patients with diabetes, many of which can be easily addressed and treated.