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We Won’t Pressure You Into Surgery
Published on November 22, 2017 by The Hand & Plastic Surgery Center of KatyAt The Hand and Plastic Surgery Center of Katy, we strive to provide our patients with comforting care and personalized treatments. We understand that surgery is not something that everybody is comfortable with. A lot of people feel that at Read More…
Treating Developmental Anomalies in a Child’s Hands
Published on October 26, 2017 by The Hand & Plastic Surgery Center of KatyAt The Hand and Plastic Surgery Center of Katy, we offer professional care for pediatric hand injuries and developmental anomalies. We understand that it can be a difficult and stressful process for both you and your child to undergo, which Read More…
What to Do When You Dislocate a Finger
Published on September 29, 2017 by The Hand & Plastic Surgery Center of KatyWhat to Do When You Dislocate a FingerYou have probably watched a scene in a TV show or movie where they fix a dislocated body part by popping it back in to place. Although these scenes make dislocations seem like Read More…
Addressing Hand Neuromas: Effective Treatment After a Laceration
Published on August 25, 2017 by The Hand & Plastic Surgery Center of KatyTrauma to the hands by laceration can cause significant nerve damage. Nerve damage can create a feeling of weakness and numbness in the hand as well as significant pain. If the laceration is severe, the entire nerve can be severed, Read More…
Tendon Injuries in the Hands
Published on July 28, 2017 by The Hand & Plastic Surgery Center of KatyInside of each of our hands is a complex structure composed of various tissues that all must work properly and in unison for our hands to function. The tendons are a key component of this structure. They are the bands Read More…
Do Your Hands Feel Numb or Weak?
Published on June 22, 2017 by The Hand & Plastic Surgery Center of KatyOur hands are an integral part of our daily lives. We use them to get ready in the morning, to get work done, and to do everyday chores and activities. That is why it is important that you see a Read More…
Diagnosing the Severity of Your Hand or Wrist Fracture
Published on April 28, 2017 by The Hand & Plastic Surgery Center of KatyHand and wrist fractures are some of the most common fractures experienced by people of all age groups. A large number of people will experience a finger fracture, hand fracture, or distal radius fracture in their lifetime. If these injuries Read More…
When to Seek Treatment for a Ganglion Cyst
Published on March 23, 2017 by The Hand & Plastic Surgery Center of KatyA ganglion cyst is a small non-cancerous lump that often forms on the joints and tendons of the hands and wrists. In most cases, a ganglion cyst causes no pain or discomfort and can clear up on its own without Read More…
How Does Carpal Tunnel Surgery Affect My Ability to Type? The Answer May Surprise You!
Published on March 1, 2017 by The Hand & Plastic Surgery Center of KatyBasilar Joint Arthritis: Are You Experiencing Hand Pain While Writing?
Published on February 24, 2017 by The Hand & Plastic Surgery Center of KatyHave you been experiencing any hand pain while writing, opening jars, or turning door handles? This can be a sign of a very common form of arthritis known as basilar joint arthritis. Basilar joint arthritis occurs in the joint in Read More…