Hand Surgery Specialists of Texas

02/19/2021

"Dr. Lopez has a wonderful, encouraging attitude and bedside manner. The staff is very nice." says Henry on Merchant Circle

★★★★★ Dr. Lopez has a wonderful, encouraging attitude and bedside manner. The staff is very nice.

01/08/2021

Because many Americans have been working from home for nearly nine months, many experts are concerned about an increase of development of carpal tunnel syndrome. Those who believe they may be suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome should contact Hand Surgery Specialists of Texas for diagnosis and treatment.

If your wrists have started to feel the wrath of your not-so-ergonomic home desk setup, read this.

01/07/2021

If a person's thumb or finger gets stuck in a bent position, they may be suffering from a condition called Trigger Finger, treated by the providers of Hand Surgery Specialists of Texas.

A finger or thumb stuck in a bent position is the tell-tale sign of trigger finger. This condition occurs when a tendon’s sheath in the finger becomes inflamed. Learn about several potential underlying causes.

01/01/2021

From all of us at Hand Surgery Specialists of Texas, we wish you a very happy and healthy new year!

12/30/2020

According to a study published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 1 in 6 people ages 55 years and older experience hand pain each month. Learn the possible causes and contact us at (713) 686-7166 for diagnosis and treatment.

Are you asking yourself "why does my hand hurt"? Keep reading to find out the answer and learn about your treatment options.

12/28/2020

After an acute injury occurs, it's recommended to follow the P.R.I.C.E. protocol: Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.

Cold therapy can help alleviate pain from many types of sports injuries—but it is important to know how to properly apply it.

12/25/2020

Happy Holidays from Hand Surgery Specialists of Texas! Wishing you peace, love, and joy this holiday season.

12/22/2020

Problems of hand numbness that persist should be addressed right away. Hand Surgery Specialists of Texas takes the time to identify the source of each patient's symptoms and thoroughly discusses treatment options.

There are a lot of reasons why you may have numb hands and fingers. Here are the top reasons for that symptom and what it may mean.

12/18/2020

Nicknamed “tennis elbow” because the repeated swinging motions in tennis can trigger it, lateral epicondylitis is by no means limited to tennis or sports-related causes. Those who are experiencing tennis elbow can contact Hand Surgery Specialists of Texas at (713) 322-0054 to schedule an appointment.

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12/16/2020

It can be frustrating when pain limits you from doing certain yoga poses or gym exercises. Get back to the activities you enjoy with these tips!

Many people enjoy doing yoga and working out at the gym; however, these activities require good joint motion and tolerance for weight bearing through the hands and wrists. It is frustrating when pain in your hands during workouts limits participation in certain yoga poses or gym exercises.

12/14/2020

New mothers suffering from this condition can contact Hand Surgery Specialists of Texas for evaluation and treatment.

Mommy's wrist, mother's thumb - the condition has a few different nicknames, but any new parent who's dealing with it will agree on one thing: it can be incredibly painful. According to Dr. Tiffany Kadow, MD, a hand surgeon at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, mother's thumb or mother's...

12/11/2020

If you injure your finger playing sports or performing work activities, contact Hand Surgery Specialists of Texas. The majority of mallet finger injuries do not require surgery, but early treatment is essential.

Mallet finger may not occur as frequently as other injuries, but it needs attention. Find tips here to treat when someone is injured with a mallet finger!