Posted at 00:05h in Hand Surgery Likes
Arthritis can be an excruciatingly painful condition. It commonly affects the joints in one’s hands, but can actually impact multiple parts of the body. Because the tissues surrounding the joint are inflamed, this condition greatly impacts the quality of one’s life. Read this article to learn more about how plastic surgery can give you relief...
Posted at 05:51h in Hand Surgery, Plastic Surgery Likes
Dr. Neaman is a Board Certified plastic surgeon with additional education through the Mayo Clinic Microsurgery Training Program. Having treated a number of dog bite patients, Dr. Neaman knows all too well how devastating these injuries can be. That’s why the United States Postal Service (USPS) is teaming up with several groups of pediatricians and...
Posted at 16:37h in Hand and Wrist Arthritis, Hand Surgery Likes
The hand and wrist have many small joints that work together to produce motion. As we age, the protective surface of our bones, called cartilage, begins to wear out. As it wears out, this causes bone to glide on bone during motion and creates pain, stiffness and many other discomforts. Arthritis may occur in various...
Posted at 16:18h in DeQuervain’s Tendonitis, Hand Surgery Likes
What’s the Skinny on Tendonitis? The tendon is a thick cord that attaches the muscle to a bone. When this cord becomes irritated or inflamed it is called tendonitis. Tendonitis can be very painful and can make it very difficult to do common tasks like typing on a computer, knitting, or gardening. Tendonitis can affect...