Proper wound care is essential to ensure healing and prevent complications. After your hand injury or surgery, your therapist will provide specific instructions about dressings, hygiene, and when to seek help. Here’s a simple guide to help you care for your wound at...
Travelling with a cast or splint may seem challenging, but it doesn’t have to interfere with your plans. With the appropriate precautions and tailored adjustments, it is possible to fly safely and comfortably while your fracture heals. Here’s what you need to know...
Waking up with stiff fingers or achy joints is a common experience, especially for those recovering from hand injuries or living with conditions like arthritis. But why exactly do your joints feel stiff after a night’s rest? Understanding Joint Stiffness Between each...
Ulnar neuropathy is inflammation or compression of the ulnar nerve – if there are sensations of pins and needles, numbness with or without tingling along the ring and little fingers, there could be an element of ulnar neuropathy. The ulnar nerve is one of the three...
What is a mallet finger? A mallet finger is when the terminal extensor tendon comes away from the distal phalanx with or without a piece of bone, resulting in an inability to straighten the tip of the finger. A mallet injury can be classified as the following: A bony...
