Eric J Balaguer, MD

07/04/2025

Wishing you and your family a Happy Independence Day!

06/27/2025

Carpal Tunnel vs. Arthritis: Similarities and Differences.

When your wrist or hand starts to tingle and burn, it can be difficult to pinpoint the exact cause of the pain, whether it’s a result of carpal tunnel syndrome or arthritis. The anatomy of the hand is a tight space, and there are a lot of joints and nerves that can become swollen or pinched. Carpa...

06/13/2025

What is autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI)?

Autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) is a two-step surgical procedure to restore cartilage around a joint and treat cartilage defects.

06/06/2025

Ulnar Nerve Management in Complex Elbow Dislocations: A Retrospective Monocentric Study.

The ulnar nerve’s unique anatomy makes it vulnerable to complex elbow dislocations. Depending on the nature of the injury, the clinical treatment and outcomes related to the nerve may vary. Unfortunately, the current literature provides limited and fragmented information on managing the ulnar nerv...

05/26/2025

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our nation.

05/11/2025

Happy Mother’s Day!

04/25/2025

7 Simple Wrist Strengthening Exercises.

Wrist strengthening exercises make the wrist muscles stronger, and improve the flexibility and range of motion of your wrist joints and tendons. People who may benefit from wrist-strengthening exercises include athletes such as boxers, gymnasts, and tennis players. Workers at risk of carpal tunnel s...

04/22/2025

Happy Earth Day!

04/11/2025

Causes of ECU Tendon Problems.

ECU stands for the extensor carpi ulnaris tendon, one of the major wrist tendons, located on the ulnar side of the wrist, which is the same side as the small finger. The ECU tendon starts on the back of the forearm and crosses the wrist joint directly on the side.

04/04/2025

Ulnar Nerve Lesions: Causes and Treatments of Nerve Damage.

An ulnar nerve injury (sometimes called an ulnar nerve lesion) can cause pain and numbness in your arm. Your arm might also feel weak if you hurt the nerve.Ulnar nerve injuries can happen from a variety of causes, including accidents and overuse. You can usually treat ulnar nerve injuries by avoidin...

03/28/2025

Lidocaine may reduce pain at time of corticosteroid injection for hand, wrist conditions.

Patients who received lidocaine at the time of corticosteroid injection for hand and wrist conditions experienced lower pain intensity compared with those who did not receive lidocaine, according to presented results.

03/26/2025

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