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Wrist injuries are very common. Treatment of wrist injuries is a specialized task because of the complexity of the area. There are 8 carpal bones including the radius and ulna bones of the forearm. There are multiple important ligaments which connect and stabilize the bones in the wrist and tendons which cross the wrist in […]
Avocado related hand injuries are on the rise. Chefs and celebrities recently have been injured while attempting to cut the fruit, bringing increased attention to the risks involved. Most people accidentally cut their non-dominant hand which is holding the avocado. The knife can slip quickly through the soft flesh and into the hand which is […]
Dr. John Erickson of Raleigh Hand Center presented at UNC Orthopedic Hand Conference on Monday, 4/23/2018. His talk was titled “Preventing Complications in Distal Radius Fracture Surgery.” Local area hand surgeons, therapists, radiology staff, and ortho residents were in attendance.
Raleigh Hand to Shoulder Center Doctors are experts in the diagnosis and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. The also treat many other conditions of the hand and arm. Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common nerve problem in the hand. It is caused from increased pressure on the median nerve at the wrist within the […]
Dupuytren’s Contracture is a common condition affecting the hands. Patients with this condition develop nodules in the palms followed by fibrous cords extending into the fingers. In many patients, the cords gradually contract and cause the fingers to bend or flex. If left untreated, the fingers may remain permanently bent and impair hand function. Activities […]
Dr. George Edwards, III recently published an article in the journal “Advances in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery”. His study involved children with thumb abnormalities from birth, and evaluated surgery which could improve the child’s hand function. Dr. Edwards and colleagues at the University of Southern California performed bilateral pollicization surgeries for children with thumb […]
Dr. George Edwards III and Dr. John Erickson returned from their Nicaraguan mission trip. The physicians traveled with the not-for-profit organization COAN (Cooperacion Ortopedica Americano Nicaraguense) to deliver orthopedic care to patients in Leon, Nicaragua. They also provided lectures to orthopedic residents and medical students in several teaching conferences and taught surgical techniques to residents […]
Dr. Terry Messer returns from a week-long medical mission trip to Leon, Nicaragua. “I recently traveled to Nicaragua with a group of doctors and nurses. We are part of a group called COAN, a Triangle based group founded nearly 20 years ago, whose mission is to improve the quality of orthopeadic care in Nicaragua. On […]
Metacarpal fractures are common hand injuries. They can occur from a variety of injuries such as a fall, a motor vehicle collision, or striking the fist against a hard surface. There are five metacarpals, one for each finger and the thumb. The metacarpals contribute to the bony architecture of the hand. Satisfactory healing of this […]
Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common nerve problem in the hand. It results from increased pressure on the median nerve at the wrist, within the carpal tunnel. Symptoms such as numbness, tingling, weakness, and hand pain can result if the nerve is compressed or “pinched.” The word “carpus” means “wrist.” The carpal tunnel is […]
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