Humerus Fractures

The humerus is the arm bone between the shoulder and the elbow. Humeral fractures are very painful. While some humeral fractures can be treated non-operatively, many humerus fractures require surgery in order for them to heal in an appropriate position with good function.

Fractures of the

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Basilar (Basal) Thumb Arthritis

The base of the thumb (the trapeziometacarpal joint) is commonly affected by arthritis. The arthritis often causes pain during pinching and gripping. It may be especially severe when opening jars or turning a key. It may progressively worsen until most/all hand activities become painful.

The

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Flexor Tendon Lacerations

Flexor tendon injuries can be devastating, life-changing events. The flexor tendons are the 'ropes' that make your fingers move. If they get cut, it's a very big problem. It seems like it should be easy to repair the tendon and get a good result, but it's not. The problem is that the tendon runs

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Wrist Fractures II

Distal Radius Fractures: Distal radius fractures (fractures of the big bone of the wrist) are the most common fracture in the entire human body. Despite the fact that some physician's belief that 'they all do well', they are probably the most treacherous fracture in the entire arm. If they heal

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

There are so many myths and so much misinformation regarding carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) that I thought it might be good for a hand surgeon to go through the facts. Here are some common questions that I often hear:
What is the carpal tunnel?
The carpal tunnel is a passage for the median nerve

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Distal Biceps Tendon Ruptures

Distal Biceps Tendon Ruptures are common among men, middle aged and older. They can happen in women and younger men as well. Smoking leads to a 5x increase in the rate of rupture because smoking decreases the blood supply to the tendon so that it can't repair itself as between episodes of

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