Your hands and wrists are incredibly important to your ability to work and play. Imagine trying to cook a meal, play catch with your kids, or even type up documents at work without the full dexterity and strength of your hands. It’s not a pretty picture, and anyone who’s ever experienced hand or wrist pain – even temporarily – can tell you how difficult it is to grip a soda can, a wrench, or even a pen with that feeling of pins and needles running through your palm and fingers. If this all hits home for you, hopefully this blog gives you a better idea when to see a hand doctor for that hand or ..read more

If you’ve seen people with what looks like permanently bent fingers, such as the ones in this picture, they may have a condition called “trigger finger.” The name comes from the resemblance of the index finger holding a gun. In this blog, we’ll talk about what is trigger finger and how it can be treated. Trigger finger (Stenosing Tenosynovitis) occurs when the fingers are either locked in place or when they “catch” in place as you bend them. Trigger finger is due to inflammation of the tendons on the finger and/or thumb. As you may know, the job of the tendons is to connect the muscles and bon ..read more

You suspect you may need hand surgery and have decided to speak with a specialist. Before we begin, may we just commend you for taking the first step in bettering your health? We want to assure you that hand surgery is not always the only option after a diagnosis and that good hand surgeons like Dr. Avery Arora will always keep your best interest in mind. Here’s what to expect at a Michigan hand surgery consultation. “What Types of Questions Will the Doctor Ask?” It’s vital you know that open transparency of your medical background is of the utmost importance. Your doctor will want to know: i ..read more

The hands are often times the most taken-for-granted parts of our body. It is only when they start malfunctioning that you recognize how compromised your life can become without their full function. One common and crippling hand disease that you’ve never heard of is the culprit for many men and women over the age of 45, and it’s called Dupuytren’s Contracture or “Viking finger.”   Signs of Dupuytren’s Contracture Also known as Dupuytren’s disease, this condition shows itself with signs such as a tightening feeling in your hands, hand cramping for no apparent reason, and/or the bending of ..read more

There are many different types of hand surgeries to treat injuries and common conditions such as arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and more. Medical advances over the years have made hand and wrist surgery safe and reliable, so if you’re a candidate for hand surgery and are wondering if your surgery ranks in the most common types of hand surgery in the US, take a look at our list to find out. Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs after a period of time where there has. been ongoing compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel. The condition results in pain that c ..read more

Although many elbow injuries, including tennis elbow, can be treated without needing surgery, sometimes it is the best option. Doctors such as Dr. Avery Arora, a hand surgeon in Michigan, will suggest surgery when other treatment methods do not work or when the patient is in a substantial amount of pain that diminishes their capacity to work and to enjoy life. If elbow surgery has been recommended for you, you may be wondering, “What happens after elbow surgery?” This blog aims to clarify the process for you.   Before Elbow Surgery You and your doctor will initially discuss the different ..read more

The tendons are the connective tissue that joins muscles in the body to bones. They help to facilitate movement, and many people never give their tendons a second thought. However, it is possible for the tendons to become inflamed, which is known as tendinitis. This condition causes pain, and it can make it hard to move the joint, which severely limits a person’s ability to move freely the way they did before. While all joints could suffer from the condition, some are more prone to tendinitis than others are, namely the elbow and the wrist. Here’s some more information on how to treat tendinit ..read more

When you think about avocados, what comes to mind? Healthy eating? Delicious guacamole? To hand doctors, we see a hand threat that we’ll never be able to unsee again. You may be surprised that avocados (and bagels!) cause thousands of hand and finger injuries every year. That’s why we’ve decided to address the issue of identifying the most dangerous ingredients in your kitchen and how you can protect your hands when preparing food. The avocado-slicing fiasco. As popularity in America of this fruit has sky-rocketed over recent years, so have hand injuries related to it. According to a 2019 arti ..read more

If you have fingers that look as if they bend permanently toward your palm, there’s a strong chance you have Dupuytren’s Contracture, a rare type of hand disorder that tends to take a number of years to develop. Many individuals mistake this condition for trigger finger, but the main difference is that Dupuytren’s Contracture affects the tissue while trigger finger involves the tendons. If you’re wondering “Is my finger permanently bent?” then continue reading to learn more about this condition. Dupuytren’s Contracture has many names, some of which are: Vikings disease Contraction of palmar f ..read more

Very little in the world can make you feel older or more helpless than developing arthritis in your hands, body parts we often times take for granted. Fortunately, while there is no known cure for either rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, if you catch the early signs of arthritis in your wrists and hands, treatment is possible. Hand Doctor Avery Arora can recommend ways to keep your hands and wrists flexible and strong for years to come. First, let’s discuss the two types of arthritis and how they differ from one another. Then, we’ll get into the signs and symptoms that indicate the follo ..read more