Report: Drew Brees Reached Out To Mike Trout About Thumb Surgery
In this Yahoo! sports article, two professional athletes discuss UCL thumb surgery. New Orleans Saints quarterback, Drew Brees, met with Los Angeles Angels baseball player, Mike Trout, prior to his …
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My Hand Surgeon Should Have Been Paid $4.5 Billion for Fixing My Broken Wrist, Not $1,000
In 2017, Jay Crawford, MD sustained a comminuted intra-articular distal radius fracture in his arm after falling off a ladder and thought his career was over. How could he perform …
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John Elway Reveals Dupuytren’s Contracture Diagnosis, Promotes Awareness for Hand Condition
In this USA Today article, John Elway, president of football operations for the Denver Broncos, discusses the challenges that he faced with a hand injury. Suffering from Dupuytren’s contracture, Elway …
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Paralyzed Man Regains Use of Hands Thanks to Innovative Nerve Surgery
In this CNN article, a 34-year-old man broke a vertebrae during a dirt bike accident that left him with zero function in his hands and confined him to a wheelchair. …
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Fourth of July Safety
July is the time of year that calls for family, friends, fun, and fireworks. This holiday weekend, we want to remind everyone of the safety measures to remember when celebrating …
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A Sore Arm Results in 4 Surgeries and 8 Days in a Hospital
Injuries can happen anytime, anywhere and sometimes we are unsure of the cause. In this Washington Post article, Michael Raizman was hospitalized suddenly after he felt pain in his arm …
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Surgeons Warn of Serious Hand Injuries From Dog Leads and Collars
Walking your dog is beneficial for many reasons for both the owner and the pet. It’s good exercise, socializes the dog, helps with digestive health, and creates an overall bond …
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What Caused Leonardo da Vinci’s Hand Impairment?
Did you know that famous Renaissance artist, Leonardo da Vinci, had a hand impairment? A CNN article suggests that Leonardo sustained traumatic nerve damage to his right hand that interfered …
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“All Things Tendon” A CME Accredited Course
Presented by The Institute for Hand Surgery at Long Island Plastic Surgical Group The Institute for Hand Surgery at Long Island Plastic Surgical Group (LIPSG) is excited to announce our …
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