Brachial plexus nerves originate from the spinal cord in the neck. This nerve bundle carries sensory and motor signals to the upper limbs. Brachial plexus injuries can happen at any age, including at childbirth.
Thumb arthritis can make everyday tasks painful, but a newer surgical technique is helping patients recover faster and get back to using their hand sooner.
You’ve been tired for months. Maybe you’ve had carpal tunnel surgery, neuropathy, some back pain, or shortness of breath. But what if all of those symptoms had a single cause?
Dupuytren’s contracture affects the tissue beneath the skin of the palm. Over time, that tissue thickens and tightens, forming cords that pull one or more fingers toward the palm.
Question: What are the treatments for arthritis in the thumb joint? Is joint replacement recommended? Answer from Nebraska Medicine orthopaedic surgeon Daniel Firestone, MD.
We may not think about the shape of our nails too often. But sometimes, they can reveal what’s happening inside our bodies. One nail change that doctors recommend watching closely is something called nail clubbing.
As we age, aches and pains seem to increase. This is especially true in the joints. If you have chronic joint pain, it is important to get it evaluated so your doctor can help you treat or better manage the pain.
Dr. Morgan was supposed to be on paternity leave with a brand-new baby girl. But this was an opportunity he couldn’t pass up. They will talk forever about the time he left for a few hours, when she was just several days old, so he could help a monkey.
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