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The short answer is yes, in most cases it is. Both involve broken bones in the thumb, but the nature of the break, the joint involvement, and the long-term risks are very different. Understanding why helps explain the difference in how each one gets treated. What Makes Them Different A simple thumb fracture, also called […]

Symptoms, when to be seen, and your treatment options If opening a jar or turning a key has started to hurt at the base of your thumb, you may have arthritis of the CMC joint. It is one of the most common conditions we treat, and one of the most treatable. Most people never need […]

When most people think of workplace injuries, they picture a sore back or a twisted ankle. But work-related hand injuries are common, and those involving industrial machinery or equipment can be particularly serious. Understanding what falls under this category matters, because how quickly and properly these injuries are treated can make the difference between a […]

You threw a punch, slammed your fist into something out of frustration, or fell awkwardly onto your hand, and now something feels wrong. Your hand hurts, it’s swelling up, and you’re wondering if you just bruised it or actually broke something. If the pain is centered around your pinky-side knuckle, there’s a good chance you’re […]

Most splinters are a minor annoyance, a quick wince, a pair of tweezers, and you move on with your day. But every so often, that tiny sliver of wood or metal turns into something more serious. So yes, a splinter absolutely can lead to a hand infection, and it happens more often than people realize. […]

If you’ve ever sprained your thumb and been told it’s “just a ligament,” you may want to know more. Gamekeeper’s thumb is more serious than a standard sprain. Left untreated or poorly managed, it can quietly set the stage for arthritis of the thumb years down the road. Here’s what you need to understand about […]

An elbow dislocation occurs when the bones of the elbow joint are forced out of their normal position. It is one of the more serious joint injuries an athlete can suffer. Although it can happen to anyone, it is more common in some sports than others. Understanding which activities carry the greatest risk can help […]

If you spend most of your workday at a computer, you have probably never thought of typing or using a mouse as something that could injure your fingers. It does not feel like a physically demanding activity. There is no impact, no heavy lifting, and no obvious moment where something goes wrong. But repetitive low-force […]

A slip on an icy sidewalk, a trip over a loose rug, or a missed step on the stairs, for young adults, these moments usually end in a bruised ego and a few scrapes. However, for older adults, a minor stumble frequently results in a trip to the emergency room with a fractured wrist. In […]

While typical steroid injections quickly bring about immediate pain relief through simple anti-inflammatory effects, orthobiologic therapies act on a more organic and slower approach. Orthobiologicals aid in stimulating your body’s own mechanism for healing itself, which allows recovery to happen through internal means rather than external cover-ups. This takes time, and many patients become uncertain […]