Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a progressive condition that occurs when the median nerve – one of the major nerves that provides the hand its sensation and muscle movement– is compressed or entrapped and cannot function properly. CTS can cause pain, weakness, shock-like and tingling sensations, and numbness that can radiate up the forearm, rendering […]
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Carpal Tunnel Surgery Recovery Tips
The purpose of carpal tunnel surgery is to relieve pressure on the median nerve, which is compressed in the wrist and causing debilitating pain, weakness, and numbness. This nerve normally rests comfortably inside a tunnel through the wrist called the carpal tunnel, but the compression causes carpal tunnel syndrome – so the pressure may be […]
Orthopedic Problems Seen in Pregnancy
Pregnancy is an exciting time, filled with a rollercoaster of emotions and experiences. For some women, pregnancy is also filled with a variety of symptoms from the physical and hormonal changes occurring in the body. Some of these problems specifically affect the mother’s musculoskeletal system. Let’s discuss some of the most common orthopedic problems you […]
Why the North Country Orthopaedic Group is the Best Choice for You and Your Family
At North Country Orthopaedic Group, we have set the benchmark for orthopedic surgery and nonsurgical care in Northern New York since our inception in 1959. Because the field of orthopedics is constantly changing and growing, we strive to keep abreast of the latest developments to continually stay true to our mission. We are committed to […]
Signs You May Need Carpal Tunnel Surgery
Carpal tunnel syndrome causes obvious symptoms such as numbness and tingling in the hand, wrist, and fingers – all fingers except the pinkie. It is caused by irritation or pressure being frequently placed on the median nerve, which runs from the forearm through the carpal tunnel in the wrist to the thumb, index finger, middle […]
Recovery From Carpal Tunnel Surgery
Our hands and wrists are in constant use throughout the day, making them susceptible to a number of injuries and conditions. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that occurs when pressure is put on the median nerve that runs along a passageway in the wrist (called the carpal tunnel). It can make normal day […]
Benefits of Getting Carpal Tunnel Surgery
Those who have been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome may have learned to live with the pain, numbness, weakness, and tingling it can cause. For some, carpal tunnel symptoms go away without surgical intervention. But for others, the symptoms only get progressively worse. If you’re still suffering despite conservative treatment methods, you may benefit from […]
Treating Carpal Tunnel Pain
Have you ever thought about how crucial your wrists and hands are to practically every day to day activity you do? Your wrists and hands are made of a complex system of bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other connective tissue. All of these components work together to form a seamless (and painless) process through which […]
Common Orthopedic Conditions in Women
While both men and women can suffer orthopedic injuries, there are some musculoskeletal conditions that affect women more than men. This may be due to any number of factors, including differences in anatomy, hormones, and genetic susceptibility. Here are just a few orthopedic conditions that seem to plague women at a far greater rate than […]
What Does an Orthopedic Physician Treat?
If you suffer from an orthopedic condition or get injured in an accident, seeing an experienced specialist is the best way to ensure that you get the care you need as quickly as possible. An orthopedic condition is anything that affects the musculoskeletal system. That includes bones, muscles, and connective tissues like tendons and ligaments. […]
