Ganglion Cyst on the Wrist or Hand: Do You Need Surgery? Discovering a lump on your wrist or hand can be alarming. In most cases, however, that lump is a ganglion cyst — a benign, fluid-filled sac that is the most common soft tissue mass in the hand and wrist. While ganglion cysts are not…
Hand or Wrist Injury in Raleigh? When to Go to the ER vs. See a Hand Surgeon When you injure your hand or wrist, the first question is often: do I need to go to the emergency room, or can I see a specialist? It’s not always an obvious answer — and making the right…
Tennis Elbow Treatment in Raleigh, NC: Non-Surgical & Surgical Options Tennis elbow — despite its name — affects far more office workers, tradespeople, and weekend athletes than it does tennis players. It is one of the most common causes of elbow pain we see at our Raleigh hand and elbow surgery practice, and the good…
No Referral Needed•Same-Day Appointments•Raleigh · Cary · Holly Springs · Wake Forest ☎ (919) 781-5600 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome May 20, 2026 · 9 min read Why Are My Hands Numb at Night? Understanding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Waking up at 3am to shake your hand back to life is one of the most common complaints I…
Trigger Finger: Causes, Treatments & When to See a Hand Surgeon in Raleigh Have you noticed your finger catching, locking, or clicking when you bend it? You may be dealing with a condition called trigger finger — one of the most common hand problems we treat at our Raleigh hand surgery practice. The good news…
Why Does My Thumb Hurt? Causes and Treatment | Raleigh Wrist Why Does My Thumb Hurt? Causes, Diagnosis, and Relief Tips Thumb pain can be more than just an annoyance—it can affect grip, typing, and even texting. Understanding the cause is the first step toward relief. Common Causes of Thumb Pain Arthritis (osteoarthritis at the…
Wondering if a broken wrist requires surgery? Learn the symptoms, treatment options, recovery tips, and when surgery may be necessary.
Scar Treatment Evidence-Based Scar Treatments for the Upper Extremity Upper Extremity Scar Treatment: Comprehensive Clinical Guide Overview Scars on the upper extremity can result from trauma, burns, surgery, or injury, potentially causing functional impairment, pain, pruritus, and aesthetic concerns. Effective scar management requires understanding the different scar types—hypertrophic scars, keloids, and atrophic scars—and implementing…
Upper Extremity Cast Care: Complete Patient Guide Upper Extremity Cast Care: Complete Patient Guide What is an Upper Extremity Cast? An upper extremity cast is a rigid immobilization device applied to your arm, wrist, or hand to help heal broken bones, fractures, or severe sprains. Casts can be made from plaster or fiberglass materials…
No Referral Needed · Same-Day Appointments · Raleigh, Cary, Holly Springs & Wake Forest☎ (919) 781-5600 Pediatric Condition Pediatric Wrist Fractures Treatment in Raleigh, NC Your child fell and has wrist pain and swelling? Wrist fractures are the most common fracture in children — and most heal beautifully in a cast within 3–4 weeks thanks…
