Hand & Wrist Blog

4th of July Festivities in DFW

June 30th, 2023

The Fourth of July is one of the most highly anticipated holidays of the year — and for good reason. It’s a time to celebrate our nation’s independence with family, friends, and, of


Person gripping wrist in pain

What is Wrist Tendinitis & How Can It Be Treated

June 21st, 2023

Tendonitis — also spelled tendinitis — occurs when a tendon becomes inflamed or irritated. Tendons are thick, collagen-rich tissues that connect your muscles and bones and are critical to joint


What Causes Bone Spurs in Finger Joints?

June 21st, 2023

While they may sound ominous, bone spurs often present no symptoms and can go hidden for years until you discover them from a test for an unrelated condition. These bone spurs usually don’t


Details on the New Universal Park in Frisco, TX

June 21st, 2023

If you live in or around Frisco, Texas, there’s no way you haven’t heard about the new Universal Park that was just approved by the city council in early March. We first heard rumors


How to Quickly Treat Osteoarthritis Pain

June 21st, 2023

If you suffer from osteoarthritis, you’ll know it can be debilitating, making it difficult to perform even the most everyday tasks. While there’s no cure for osteoarthritis, you can


Thumb Arthritis Surgery

June 21st, 2023

The human’s opposable thumb is one of the species’ most distinguishing features. It allows people to pinch, grasp, and manipulate objects that other animals can’t manage. A


The Importance of Hand Exercises

June 21st, 2023

Exercise is important to your mind, body, and overall health. And, while many people take time to schedule a walk over the lunch hour, attend a yoga class before work, or hit the gym on the way


Doctor fastening a wrist brace onto a patients arm.

Common 4th of July Hand Injuries

June 21st, 2023

The Fourth of July is a fun-filled day with plenty of activities, but it’s also a holiday in which many people experience hand injuries. Fireworks are a common cause of all sorts of


Why Does My Wrist Crack When I Rotate It?

June 21st, 2023

You may not realize it, but you’re constantly rotating your hand. For example, whenever you turn a doorknob or brush your teeth, you use your wrist to turn your hand. So, it’s quite


Person sitting with their elbows resting on their knees

Common Conditions of the Elbow

June 21st, 2023

Your elbows are essential to your arm, as they act as a hinge that helps you rotate and turn your forearms, hands, and wrists. Because of their centrality in your arms, it’s easy to overuse


How long will it take to recover from a broken knuckle or finger?

June 21st, 2023

Traumatic injury to your knuckle or finger will cause pain, swelling, and loss of function. However, it may not be immediately apparent that your finger is broken. A broken knuckle or finger may


How To Tell If Finger Is Broken or Sprained

June 21st, 2023

If you’ve ever experienced a finger injury, you know how frustrating it can be and how it can create a surprising number of limitations. After all, you likely use your fingers in some


How to Have the Best Spring Break in Dallas, TX

June 21st, 2023

If you’re planning to stay close to home for spring break this year, have no fear: the Dallas-Fort Worth area offers plenty of fun and interactive activities for all ages. While your kids are


How to Prevent Olecranon Bursitis

June 21st, 2023

Most of us aren’t conscious of our elbow use for daily activities. However, the elbow is a joint that gets a lot of use and can  become damaged. If you’re experiencing elbow pain,


What is the Difference Between a Mucoid Cyst and a Ganglion Cyst?

June 21st, 2023

If you’ve recently developed a growth on your hand, you may be concerned about what it is. There are many different causes of growths on hands, two of which are ganglion cysts and mucoid