The Hand Doctor - Greg Balourdas, MD

02/16/2022

Just a quick note. As of the end of February 2022 I am retired. More details later. Established patients may still contact us through the usual, email, phone or fax means. Take care and stay safe! Greg Balourdas, MD

01/22/2021

At The Hand Doctor we are all the the process of getting or already received our COVID 19 vaccinations. Sore arms, some aches and one of us had a day of fever... well worth it. Strongly recommend, once you are able, please get a vaccine. Together we can beat this bug! Take care.

04/26/2020

I hope this scholar is correct!!

https://apple.news/AvmOa3qD1QAqCpmZimGU0Dw

Stanford scientist John Ioannidis finds himself under attack for questioning the prevailing wisdom about lockdowns.

03/18/2020

This says it well and quite graphically! Stay safe and healthy. Returning to "normal" will take a while.

This video is an example of how quickly bacteria and viruses can spread, and how easy it is to get infected without even thinking about it.

06/01/2019

Lost one of our aging palm trees last week.... no damage, no one hurt and the city cleaned it up in a few hours... We were open for business and only one patient got scared away by the caution tape and the police!!

11/10/2018

For our new patients. Believe it or not, this beautiful craftsman home is also our office. You might prefer not having to come to the doctor but at least we do our best to make you feel at home and at ease. Dr. Greg Balourdas

11/10/2018

Video of wrist (carpal bone) motion captured by Fluoroscopy in my office with Orthoscan Mobile DI. Used to diagnose joint instability problems which can cause wrist pain. Very few Hand Specialists have this ability in office.

05/05/2018

Was Mom right about cracking your knuckles? Will cracking your knuckles cause your joints to swell or give you arthritis? If it is bad for you, why does it feel good? No one really knows! While no one has documented a long term study showing the ill effects of knuckle-cracking there is now some confirmation of what is going on when you crack your joints. [ 189 more words ]

Was Mom right about cracking your knuckles? Will cracking your knuckles cause your joints to swell or give you arthritis? If it is bad for you, why does it feel good? No one really knows! While no one has documented a long term study showing the ill effects of knuckle-cracking there is now some conf...

03/30/2018

The most common fracture of the hand is referred to as a "Boxer's Fracture". As the name implies, this fracture is most commonly the result of a striking a solid object with knuckle of the small finger. Usually from angrily punching a wall, other immobile object or from hitting someone else. San Francisco Giant's ace pitcher finished his spring training with a new twist on this common fracture. [ 218 more words ]

The most common fracture of the hand is referred to as a “Boxer’s Fracture”. As the name implies, this fracture is most commonly the result of a striking a solid object with knuckle of the small finger. Usually from angrily punching a wall, other immobile object or from hitting someone else. S...

03/17/2018

Engagement ring piercings? Not the best way to show your love or good judgement! While body piercings routinely heal and do well in clean, protected areas of healthy skin with good circulation, the implantation of a metal-backed, Microdermal ring finger piercing, is ill-advised. Since the circulation and healing potential of the hand is good it might be tempting to conclude that this is a safe idea. [ 253 more words ]

Engagement ring piercings? Not the best way to show your love or good judgement! While body piercings routinely heal and do well in clean, protected areas of healthy skin with good circulation, th...

03/17/2018

Posting from Google's new business web site. Feel free to post a review there as well!

Hands everywhere in the office... what did you expect?

01/19/2018

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