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. rnrnFractures of the
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General
Shoulder Instability and Dislocations
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body. Consequently, it is also the most commonly dislocated large joint in the body. There are things you should know if you or someone you care about has dislocated his or her shoulder. For example, the first shoulder dislocation leads to a 20% rate
Forearm Fractures
The forearm consists of two bones, the radius and the ulna. Forearm fractures are usually signicant injuries that lead to pain, stiffness and deformity. If the forearm bones are broken in an adult, surgical fixation is usually required. The best way to fix forearm fractures in an adult is with
Wrist Arthritis
Wrist arthritis is very common. Wrist arthritis may occur from ligament injuries, fractures, or from chronic overuse. Wrist arthritis leads to pain, stiffness and often swelling of the wrist.
Regardless of why the wrist arthritis occurred, nonoperative treatment should usually be tried first.
Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
Frozen shoulder is a very painful condition in which the shoulder freezes up and becomes stiff. It may or may not be due to trauma. People with diabetes, thyroid dysfunction or gout are more commonly affected. While the reason this happens is unclear (many blame a virus), it is an inflammatory
Hamate Hook (Hamulus) Fractures
Fractures of the Hook of the Hamate (also called the “Hamulus”) occur mainly in people who play racket or batting sports, such as tennis, golf or baseball. Hamate hook fractures lead to pain in the base of the palm on the small finger’s side.
If seen soon after injury, Hamate Hook fractures are
Distal Biceps Tendon Tear
Distal Biceps Tendon Tears occur most commonly in men aged 40-60 years old, especially those engaged in manual labor, athletics or weight lifting. However, Distal Biceps Tendon Tears can also happen in women and younger men. Smoking leads to a 5x increase in the rate of Distal Biceps Tendon
Symptoms
Hand
Numbness of fingers (fingers go to sleep, feel cold, feel different, or don’t feel as well):
All fingers: You probably have carpal tunnel syndrome. You may also have cubital tunnel syndrome. I will need to examine your arm to confirm this. Call 713-800-1120 for a consultation. We will
Flexor Carpi Radialis (FCR) Tendinitis
The flexor carpi radialis (FCR) is one of the tendons that helps flex the wrist. It is located on the palmar surface of the wrist, near the base of the thumb. Overuse, such as occurs with repetitive lifting with the palm up, may lead to FCR tendinitis. This is similar to DeQuervain’s tendinitis
Proximal Interphalangeal (PIP) Joint Injuries
The proximal interphalangeal joint is the middle joint of your finger. It is an unforgiving joint when injured, and often becomes extremely stiff. What most people don’t realize is that the bones of the fingers heal extremely quickly, and if this joint suffers a severe injury it can become
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