Trigger finger surgery: What to expect
Trigger finger can leave the finger or thumb stuck in a crooked position. It causes pain and stiffness and makes it hard to move the affected digit.
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Sprained finger: Everything you need to know
A sprained finger occurs when the ligaments that connect and support the bones and joints of the finger are damaged. Sprained fingers are very common and can be very painful, swollen, and difficult to move.
Risk of hand, wrist injuries in high school athletes indicates need for prevention efforts
The risk of hand/wrist injuries is present across various sports. Little is known about the epidemiology of such injuries. The objective of this study was to calculate the rates of hand/wrist injuries and investigate injury patterns among high school athletes.
Dr. Polatsch discusses smart phone related hand pain on NPR radio
Source: WRVO Public Media Most of us have smartphones or tablets these days, and even if you don’t have many apps, you still could spend several hours a day swiping, scrolling and tapping. That could leave you with cramped, stiff or aching fingers and hands.
Carpal Tunnel Up With Increased Electronic Device Use
Source: Physician’s Weekly Extended use of smartphones and other hand-held electronic devices leads to an increased risk of carpal tunnel syndrome, according to a study published online June 21 in Muscle & Nerve.
Prominent Hand Surgeon, Dr. Daniel Polatsch, discusses the Lifetime Risk of Developing Hand Arthritis.
Source: U.S. News If you have stiff, aching fingers and hands, you’re not alone — a new study reports that 40 percent of people will be affected by the pain of arthritis in at least one hand. Prominent Hand Surgeon, Dr. Daniel Polatsch, discusses the Lifetime Risk of Developing Hand Arthritis.
Anatomic Variation in Volar Tilt of the Scaphoid and Lunate Facet of the Distal Radius
Source: PubMed The aim of distal radial fracture treatment is to achieve optimal function through the restoration of normal anatomy, including volar tilt. The accuracy of assessing volar tilt on standard lateral radiographs compared with anatomic tilt lateral (ATL) radiographs is uncertain. This study aimed to investigate the anatomy of the articular surface of the […]
New research on the muscles of elite athletes: When quality is better than quantity
Source: Science daily Endurance sports such as soccer and cross-country skiing lead to significant changes in the quality of the “cellular powerhouses” in the athletes’ muscles, shows new research.
How you should be holding your smartphone, according to an orthopedic surgeon
WATCH | A wrist and hand doctor explains the health risks that come with holding a smartphone the wrong way Here’s a wakeup call for those of you poking your thumbs into your smartphones some thousands of times a day: You could be doing serious damage to your hands and wrists! That’s because, according to specialists […]
Dr. Polatsch discusses hand and wrist injuries in professional gamers.
In traditional sports like football or soccer, injuries are a common and expected thing. In professional video games however, people who are not informed on the subject might not expect gamers to get injured. Staying fit in the real world is a still a key part of remaining a champion, even in eSports. Proper conditioning […]
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