Do you experience pain at the base of the thumb after lifting your new child? Does the back of your thumb hurt after typing? Do repetitive activities such as knitting, gardening, or sports cause severe wrist pain? You may be experiencing DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis , a common treatable condition resulting from inflammation of the thumb tendons. […]
Ski season is in full swing, as are skiing injuries. If you ski often, you know that hand, shoulder and elbow injuries are common as you or someone you know likely have experienced one. Here are a list of many of the injuries I treat throughout the winter season. Skiier’s Thumb: The second most common […]
By Scott Ruhlman MD Ski and snowboard season is in full swing and that means so are snow-related injuries! A basic understanding of the common injuries related to winter sports not only helps prevent such injuries, but also can allow you to positively identify an injury earlier, minimizing the potential for longer-term effects and/or disability […]