The intricate network of nerves in the hand and wrist requires exceptional precision when injury occurs. At Elite Plastic Surgery in Grand Rapids, Michigan, board-certified surgeons Dr. Shannon Armstrong, Dr. Matthew Martin, and Dr. Matthew Fahrenkopf […]
A serious hand injury can happen fast. One moment you’re using a saw, chopping vegetables, or catching a fall, and the next, you’re bleeding and in pain. The hands are incredibly complex, […]
Tendonitis in the hand, also known as tenosynovitis, is a common condition characterized by inflammation of the tendons and tendon sheath. While conservative treatments such as rest, splinting, and physical therapy are […]
You’ve heard of carpal tunnel syndrome, which affects the nerves running through a narrow passageway in the wrist, the carpal tunnel. But what about cubital tunnel syndrome? Probably never heard […]
Although named tennis elbow, this common inflammation of the elbow is just as likely to occur after a weekend of using a hand clipper pruning bushes as it is from […]
Our hands and their function involves a miraculous blending of muscles, tendons, and bones all working in coordination to enable us to make a seemingly simple movement such as holding […]
Back in July, we posted a blog about tennis elbow. Pretty much everyone has heard of that condition where the tendons in the elbow become inflamed. But with all of […]
There are times when a finger gets stuck in a bent position. It then may bend or straighten with a snap, kind of like a trigger being pulled and released. […]
