Wrist and Hand Content Archives

Pain can be treated with simple over-the-counter anti-inflammatories, but it’s important to ascertain the source of the pain.  If the pain is just due to stiffness and lack of use of the arm, this will gradually improve with home exercises … Continue reading →

Heat and ice can be wonderful modalities for both acute injuries and during rehab.  Typically, heat should be used for stiffness, as it relaxes the collagen fibers and allows for increased mobility, while ice should be used for inflammation and … Continue reading →

There are several factors used to gauge whether a metacarpal fracture can be treated non-operatively, such as shortening and rotation of the bone and angular alignment. Many metacarpal fractures, even if not perfectly aligned on x-ray, can be treated with … Continue reading →

Experiencing thumb pain? Dr. Noel Henley weighs in with treatment options. Click here to listen.

I would recommend that you go back to your physician to have it looked at. Broken bones can typically require six weeks to heal in adults and should be supported for that time frame. During the healing period, the cast … Continue reading →

After being on the podium twice for the US National Championships for archery, I thought my dreams of ever being on Team USA for a World Championship had ended. Within six months, I broke my wrist and both thumbs in … Continue reading →

Safety tips from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons to help make your Thanksgiving holiday an injury-free holiday.

Behind the catches, interceptions, tips, tackles and returns are some of the most commonly reported sports injuries in football, as well as other fall and winter sports –finger injuries. Finger injuries actually represent one of the most common body injuries … Continue reading →

If you recently hurt your wrist and the emergency room or urgent care doctor told you that you broke a bone in your wrist, I am sure that you have a lot of questions. While you are waiting for your … Continue reading →