Pregnancy and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Summit Orthopedics hand and upper extremity surgeon J.P. Delaney, M.D., discusses why pregnant women are at risk of carpal tunnel syndrome — and what to do about it. Pregnancy...
My Finger Is Numb. What Does That Mean?
Do you have numb fingers? One of Summit Orthopedics’ hand and wrist experts, Debra Parisi, M.D., discusses the most likely causes of why your finger is numb. Our hands...
Ask Dr. Wahlquist: When Do Bulging Discs Need Surgery?
Dr. Wahlquists explains how bulging discs cause pain and discusses the factors that make surgery a good treatment option.
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Ask Dr. Spight: What Causes Spine Swelling?
Nonsurgical pain physician Dr. Spight explains the conditions that cause spine swelling as well as factors causing people to perceive swelling when they have lower back pain.
Ask Dr. Choi: Why Do Legs Give Out Without Warning?
Learn about whether you need medical evaluation if your legs give out. It is alarming to suddenly have your legs give out as you take a step. However, you...
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Ask Dr. Choi: How Is a Bruised Back Evaluated?
Dr. Choi identifies bruised spine symptoms that require medical evaluation. The occasional bruise on an arm or leg is usually not a reason for alarm. However, trauma that causes...
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Ask Dr. Wahlquist: What Are My Treatment Options For A Herniated Disc?
Dr. Wahlquist explains how herniated disc symptoms are treated. A herniated disc can be a painful condition. Fortunately, in most cases, the discomfort resolves with time and conservative nonsurgical...
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Dr. Parisi’s Tips To Prevent Wrist Fractures
With icy conditions on the horizon, Dr. Parisi has suggestions to help prevent wrist fractures caused by falls. As temperatures and leaves begin to fall, icy winter streets and...
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Ask Dr. Parisi: How Are Wrist Fractures Treated?
Dr. Parisi discusses the treatment of wrist fractures, one of the most common fall-related injuries. It’s instinct to reach out when we lose our balance. We fling our arms...
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