Stenosing Tenosynovitis: Trigger Finger
What causes someone to develop trigger finger? If someone told you that they had been diagnosed with trigger finger, would you have visions of their friends and family staging some …
Hand & Wrist
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Carpal Tunnel and Diabetic Neuropathy
Are carpal tunnel syndrome and diabetic neuropathy the same thing and does it matter? Diabetic neuropathy, which is nerve damage often found in those with diabetes, comes as a result …
Dupuytren’s Disease
What is Dupuytren’s disease and what causes it? Dupuytren’s disease is a fairly rare condition that affects the palmar fascia, which is the layer of tissue found under the skin …
Carpal Tunnel Symptoms Can Be Dangerous to Ignore
Will carpal tunnel symptoms eventually just go away on its own? We think of carpal tunnel syndrome as a condition that came into being with computer keyboards and other modern …
Tennis Elbow
Do you have to play tennis to develop tennis elbow? Tennis elbow, which is a relatively common condition, occurs when a tear develops in the tendons attached to the outside …
Is It Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or Text Claw?
Is it true that spending too much time texting on my cell phone could lead to carpal tunnel syndrome? Currently, there are between 7 and 8 billion people in the …
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and RA
What is the relationship between carpal tunnel syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis? Carpal tunnel syndrome has become a familiar condition, and there is a good reason for that. Most people have …
Carpel Tunnel Syndrome Treatment Options
Is surgery always necessary for carpal tunnel syndrome? Located at the base of the hand is a narrow tunnel, made up of bone and ligament, that houses the median nerve …
Are You Suffering From Tendonitis?
Post by Dr. Lee M Kupersmith At OSALI, a lot of patients come in suffering from symptoms of tendonitis. We hope to help you better understand tendonitis so that you’ll …
What You Need To Know About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Post by Dr. Lee M Kupersmith Sitting behind a computer, sometimes for 12+ hours a day, could lead to constant strain on wrists and fingers. Here at Orthopaedic and Sports …