Robert J. Snyder, MD Recently, I saw a middle-aged female in my practice who complained of pain in her wrist radiating to her thumb. She said that the pain just started one day and that she had been treating it at home for about 2 weeks with Aleve and ice. She was concerned as she… Read more »
Category: Hand Care
Gout – A Painful Form of Arthritis
Jeffrey R. Carlson, MD Gout is a common form of arthritis that typically affects the big toe joint; however the ankles, knees, elbows, wrists and fingers can also be affected. The problem occurs when too much uric acid remains in the blood after being processed by the kidneys. The uric acid forms into thin, spike-like… Read more »
Osteophytes: A Fancy Term, but Simply Bone Spurs
Robert J. Snyder, MD As a busy Orthopaedist, I see many patients in the office, whose main complaint goes something like this, “I have this really sharp pain, when I walk (or insert your activity of choice here). It hurts so bad, it must be caused by a bone spur”. Most of those pains are… Read more »
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Boyd W. Haynes III, MD Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common compressive neuropathies seen in America. It is three times more likely in women than in men and usually presents between the ages of 30-60. Most often, the dominant hand is affected first and usually is the most painful. Although it… Read more »
Arthritis of the Hand
Robert J. Snyder, MD Arthritis can strike anywhere in the body that there is a joint. However, one of the most challenging places for arthritis to settle is in the joints of the hand and fingers. We use our hands constantly while we are awake and rely on them to do such varied activities as… Read more »
Trigger Finger aka Stenosing Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger by Boyd W. Haynes III, MD Trigger finger, aka stenosing tenosynovitis, is the term used to describe a condition where one or more fingers of the hand can lock or snap into a bent position, causing pain and lack of function on attempted straightening. In this article, I will discuss the causes,… Read more »