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Gout and Pseudogout are two types of arthritis than can appear suddenly and cause sore joints in the hands and sometimes in other parts of the body. This condition can be common in the elbow, wrist, finger, knee and big toe joints. Here are 6 signs that you may have gout or pseudogout: Hot joints Swollen …
After an injury, surgery, or onset of certain conditions, your doctor may ask you to see a hand therapist. Your prescription for therapy might include the need for a custom orthosis, commonly referred to as a brace or splint. A custom orthosis is a device that is molded to and worn on a specific body …
Does smoking really make that big of a difference?? About 25% of our adult population smokes cigarettes. We understand that quitting smoking can be extremely difficult. But what if you have had an injury and/or surgery? Will it really make a difference if you smoke? Yes. This is not what the smokers out there want …
An injury to the extensor tendon in Zone 1, over the Distal Inter-Phalangeal (DIP) joint and/or middle phalanx, is termed a mallet finger. This injury occurs when there has been a disruption of the terminal slip extensor tendon, causing the finger to droop and the inability to actively extend the fingertip. The mechanism of injury …