Eric J Balaguer, MD

11/27/2025

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving!

11/21/2025

Management of Severe Elbow Arthritis in a Young Patient.

Elbow osteoarthritis is occasionally primary and most often post-traumatic. Nonoperative treatment is frequently the best course of action. Available surgical options are governed by the location of cartilage deterioration, bone structure, and preoperative joint instability.

11/14/2025

Over-the-top triangular fibrocartilage complex repair may be viable option for instability.

The triangular fibrocartilage complex is a critical structure in the wrist that provides stability to the distal radioulnar joint. Injury to the foveal attachment of the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) at the distal ulnar head often disrupts the deep fibers of the dorsal and volar radioulna...

11/11/2025

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10/31/2025

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms and Complications.

If you have carpal tunnel syndrome, your symptoms appear gradually and are mild at first. As a result, it’s easy to ignore the tingling, pain, and clumsiness caused by a pinched nerve.But recognizing the signs of carpal tunnel and learning to differentiate it from conditions with similar symptoms ...

10/10/2025

Types of Hand Surgery and When its Needed.

Someone may need hand surgery for many reasons. These range from traumatic injuries to conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome or rheumatoid arthritis. Hand surgery includes minimally invasive procedures and more complex microsurgeries, when a surgeon uses a microscope or magnification to repair smal...

10/03/2025

Treatments for Arthritis of the Thumb.

Arthritis is a condition that causes inflammation and cartilage loss within the joint. There are several types of arthritis. The most common type—osteoarthritis, or wear-and-tear arthritis—occurs commonly in the joint at the base of the thumb, where the thumb meets the wrist.

09/12/2025

How Mental Health Can Affect Recovery from a Complex Traumatic Hand Injury.

Complex traumatic hand injuries have been identified as stressful and life-changing events. Given the importance of the ability to use the hand in all aspects of life, individuals with complex traumatic hand injuries may experience serious consequences in physical, psychological, and overall social....

09/11/2025

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