hand trauma
Extensor Tendon Tear
Tendons connect muscles to bones to help them move. Extensor tendons straighten joints, while flexor tendons help them bend. When people suffer an extensor tendon tear in their hand, they cannot fully straighten the affected finger(s) or wrist. Common Extensor Tendon Tear Tendons are strong, thick bands of fibrous tissue that connect muscles to bones. […]
Flexor Tendon Tear
The flexor tendons of the hand and wrist are cord-like bands that connect the bones of the fingers and thumb to the muscles in the forearm. These strong and smooth tendons flex or bend your fingers and thumbs as you pick up or grip something. Flexor tendons are like rubber bands. A complete flexor tendon […]
The Most Common Mountain Biking Injuries: Stats and Types of Injuries
After the snow has melted and the trails have dried, throngs of mountain biking enthusiasts flock to their local mountains to tackle tough climbs and race downhill with abandon. No matter whether you’re a newbie, a weekend warrior or adrenaline junky on the hill every day, you can expect to suffer from a mountain biking […]
Why You Should Leave Your Wedding Ring Home This Summer
Telling people to leave their wedding ring at home doesn’t usually sit well. After all, you may have thousands of dollars sitting on your finger. Not only do you want to enjoy your new ring but, taking it off could mean easily losing it. So, why am I telling you to leave your fancy finger hardware […]