Eric J Balaguer, MD

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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09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day! We hope you and your family enjoy your time off!

08/22/2025

How to Treat a Sprained Finger.

Finger sprains and dislocations are common hand injuries. A sprain happens when the tough tissue that supports a joint is stretched too far. This tissue, called a ligament, can be partially or completely torn. The joint may also be dislocated.

08/01/2025

7 hand exercises for carpal tunnel syndrome with pictures.

Certain hand exercises can help relieve pressure on the median nerve and alleviate symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. Exercises include stretches, wrist extensions, hand squeezing, and more.

07/25/2025

Static Stability of Elbow Interposition Arthroplasty Stabilized With Novel Ligament Reconstruction.

Outcomes of interposition arthroplasty for treatment of elbow arthritis are highly dependent on elbow stability. The purpose of this study was to determine whether interposition arthroplasty with a novel bidirectional ligament reconstruction technique could adequately restore the static stability of...

07/18/2025

Why Does My Arm Hurt?

Arm pain may be caused by injuries, overuse, arthritis, and nerve problems. Most of the time, it can be treated with rest and home care, but in some cases, arm pain can be caused by serious conditions that require medical treatment.

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.