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Dr. Terry Messer gave a talk entitled “Thumb Collateral Ligament Injuries in the Athlete” at the 2019 North Carolina Orthopedic Association, Annual Meeting on Saturday, October 12, 2019.
Hand arthritis on x-rays is very common in our practice. This diagnosis is suspected on physical examination and is confirmed often with x-rays. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. This is caused by wear-and-tear, genetics, injuries, and it is often a normal part of the aging process. An arthritic joint will show decreased space […]
Tennis elbow, also known as “lateral epicondylitis,” is a painful condition affecting many patients. Tennis elbow is caused by degeneration within the extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) tendon on the outside of the elbow. Despite the name, tennis elbow is not just limited to tennis players. In fact, tennis elbow is commonly diagnosed in patients […]
All six doctors at Raleigh Hand Center are dual board-certified in orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. Additionally, the physicians have received sub-specialty fellowship training in treatment of hand and upper extremity conditions. They participate in weekly hand conferences as well as regional and national meetings dedicated to care of patients with hand and arm problems, keeping […]
The Raleigh Hand to Shoulder Center physicians have treated patients with hand and arm problems for three decades. From a minor cut to a severe hand injury, we have been specialty-trained to diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate patients with a variety of hand injuries. The hand is one of the most intricate and delicate areas of […]
What is a rotator cuff tear? A rotator cuff tear is an injury to the group of tendons/muscles that surround the shoulder joint called the rotator cuff where the tendon typically becomes torn away from the bone. The rotator cuff is made up of the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis and teres minor muscles and their tendinous […]
Each finger in the hand is made up of 3 phalanges: the proximal phalanx, middle phalanx, and distal phalanx. The thumb has two phalanges. A phalanx fracture, also known as a broken finger, is a common hand injury. They can occur from a variety of injuries such as a fall, a motor vehicle collision, or […]
While our name may be new, it better reflects what we have been doing for years — caring for patients of all ages with hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder problems. RHSC2019
The term “hand surgeon” can be misleading. Hand surgeons also treat patients with wrist, forearm, elbow, and often shoulder problems, as well as the hand. Additionally, hand surgeons don’t just do surgery. A hand surgeon is a specialized doctor who is trained in the non-surgical and surgical treatment of most hand and upper extremity conditions. […]
One of the most common sources of elbow pain is tennis elbow. Tennis elbow, also called “lateral epicondylitis,” is a painful condition affecting many adult patients. Tennis elbow is caused by degeneration within the extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) tendon on the outside of the elbow (lateral aspect). Despite the name, tennis elbow is not just limited to […]
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