Sep 12, 2024 | Blog, Carpal tunnel syndrome, regenerative medicine, Regenexx, Thumb
Understanding Trigger Finger: When Should You Be Concerned? Trigger finger occurs when the tendons that help flex your finger become irritated, inflamed, and stenotic. This causes the finger to catch or lock in a flexed position, which can be painful. While this...
Aug 30, 2024 | Blog, Hip, Lumbar Spine, PRP, Wrist
How Was James’s Life Before PRP Treatment? Before the PRP treatment, daily tasks were challenging for James. Walking and using his hands were difficult. His hands were so damaged that holding a water glass with one hand was almost impossible. Coordinating a fork...
Aug 28, 2024 | Blog, Carpal tunnel syndrome, regenerative medicine, Regenexx, Thumb, Wrist
An Approach to Progressive Hand Pain A common question was raised on social media about someone dealing with progressive hand pain for years, despite normal inflammatory lab results. What should be the next step? Assessing the Type of Pain The first step is to...
Aug 20, 2024 | Blog, Rheumatoid arthritis, Upper Extremity
A question was recently posed on social media about joint pain occurring in multiple joints of the upper extremities, only at night. The individual reported feeling much better during the day, leading to curiosity about the underlying cause of these symptoms. The...
Aug 12, 2024 | Blog, Carpal tunnel syndrome, regenerative medicine, Regenexx, Thumb
What is Trigger Finger? Trigger finger involves two key structures: the flexor tendon and the A1 pulley. The flexor tendons in the fingers are like ropes connecting muscles to bones, covered by a protective sheath. These tendons are essential for finger movement,...
Aug 9, 2024 | Blog, Carpal tunnel syndrome, regenerative medicine, Regenexx, Thumb, Wrist
@chiarthritis Stop using #steroid #injections for #carpaltunnel #triggerpoint instead use #prp and #prolotherapy ♬ original sound – Chicago Arthritis New Guidelines on Steroid Injections A recent position statement published in the British Medical Journal by...
