TRIGGER FINGER Trigger finger is a common problem that involves swelling of the entrance of a fibrous tunnel at the base of the finger that prevents the tendon from gliding smoothly. It can cause the finger to “catch” or “trigger” when opening the finger from a tight fist. It can also cause a feeling of… Read More

Current Management of Dupuytren’s Disease A Surgeon’s Perspective Around 1832 Baron Guillaume Dupuytren described the clinical and anatomic features of Dupuytren’s Disease (DD) as well as the treatment appropriate for his time. The patient was operated on in a seated position with the hand elevated. No tourniquet was used, and no anesthetic, as we now… Read More

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME Do your fingers feel numb or tingly when you perform strenuous activities with your hands? Do you wake up in the middle of the night because your hands feel like they are asleep and you need to shake them out to get the feeling back in them? If you answered yes to… Read More