The New York Hand & Wrist Center of Lenox Hill

09/11/2025

Remember. Never forget. #911

09/01/2025

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

08/25/2025

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...

07/21/2025

Dupuytren's Contracture Facts and Statistics: What You Need to Know.

Dupuytren's contracture is a disorder that affects the hand. This condition begins with nodules that form in the palm, which can grow into thick cords of tissue. As these cords continue to grow, fingers can be pulled into a bent position, causing a contracture—meaning they are stuck in that positi...

07/14/2025

Steps for Treating a Deep Cut Finger.

Treating a deep cut on your finger may require medical help if there is damage to the skin, tendons, ligaments, or bone. Other minor injuries, like shallow paper cuts, can quickly be treated at home with basic first aid.

07/04/2025

Wishing you and your family a Happy Independence Day!

06/16/2025

27 Causes of Finger Pain and How to Get Relief.

Finger pain has many possible causes. The most common are accidental injuries, overuse injuries, and arthritis. However, numerous hand-related and body-wide health conditions can lead to finger pain, including Dupuytren’s contracture, trigger finger, ganglion cysts, infections, autoimmune diseases...

06/09/2025

5 Risks of Dupuytren`s Contracture Treatment.

Dupuytren's contracture is a condition that causes tight tissue to form in the palm of the hand and fingers. Exactly why this condition occurs is a bit of a mystery, but there is a known genetic component and there have been other factors including lifestyle, activities, and other medical conditions...

06/03/2025

Physical Therapy Exercise Program After a Colles' Fracture.

If you have fallen onto an outstretched hand (or a FOOSH injury), then you may have suffered a Colles' fracture. A Colles' fracture a break in the radius bone of the forearm, very close to the wrist joint. It typically requires surgery to reduce or set the bones. You may have a long period of immobi...

05/26/2025

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

05/12/2025

Living with Psoriatic Arthritis? Dr. Dan Polatsch shares expert insights on hand surgery options that can help restore function and relieve pain. https://www.healthcentral.com/condition/psoriatic-arthritis/psoriatic-arthritis-surgery

Explore the different types of psoriatic arthritis surgery, their benefits, risks, and how they can help manage joint damage.

05/11/2025

Happy Mother’s Day!