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Hand, Wrist & Elbow

Simple tips can help minimize arthritic shoulder, elbow and hand pain when gardening

Gardening, for many, is a springtime passion that requires patience and a lot of hard work. Whether it’s hauling large bags of mulch or kneeling on the ground to tend to flower beds, gardening can take a toll on...read more


Hand, Wrist & Elbow

Recognizing the Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome (or CTS) is one of the most common types of nerve-related injuries among both men and women, with as many as 10 million people in the U.S. suffering symptoms like pain, numbness, and weakness. While the...read more


Hand, Wrist & Elbow

Taking Aim at Trigger Finger Pain: Know Your Treatment Options

“Trigger finger” may sound like an odd name for medical problem, but it’s actually pretty accurate: In its advanced stages, trigger finger causes your finger to stay in a bent position, similar to the position your finger would be...read more


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When it comes to summer chores – think safety first

From mowing the lawn to making s’mores around a campfire to preparing food for the grill, there are many ways we can injure our hands in the summer. In fact, hand injuries are more common in the summer than...read more


Hand, Wrist & Elbow

The five things you need to know about trigger finger

Healthy fingers are happy fingers, so take a few moments to learn a little more about trigger finger. 1. It is caused by a swollen tendon in your hand. A tendon connects muscle to bone.  It’s a cable-like structure...read more


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2 stretches to relieve tennis elbow pain

Modified Transcript: Hi! My name is Brian Bear. I’m an orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder, elbow, and hand surgery. One of the most common conditions I treat is tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis. I’m going to demonstrate today some...read more