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.
Washing and sanitizing your hands is essential to healthy hygiene and preventing bacteria and viruses from spreading. Unfortunately, cleansing your skin repeatedly dries the skin and degrades its natural protective properties.
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