Podcast Interview of Gary M. Pess, MD on Minimally Invasive Treatments for Dupuytren Contracture

Grabbing, gripping, and pinching are harder than ever. Sadly, you can’t reverse thumb arthritis, but you may be able to slow it down. A few simple changes now could help protect your joints and keep your hands functioning longer.

Most wrist fractures happen in seconds — but recovery can take months. Are you at risk? Keep reading to learn how to protect yourself and what to do if you think you’ve broken your wrist.

When thumb arthritis becomes unbearable, surgery may be the next step, but not all procedures are the same. Here are three proven options — and how each restores comfort and function.

If you’ve fractured your wrist, you may need more than a cast if you want the bone to heal properly. Here’s why one surgical technique — volar plate fixation — delivers such strong results.

A wrist fracture is only the beginning. If you’re wondering how long recovery really takes and what each stage looks like, here’s what to expect as your wrist heals — with or without surgery.

Gripping the steering wheel hurts, and opening a jar is nearly impossible. If thumb arthritis is making simple tasks a struggle, a cortisone injection might offer relief. Here’s how to know if it’s the right next step — and what to expect.