When arthritis of the thumb becomes more than just a pain in your hand Have you noticed pangs of discomfort when signing a check, buttoning your shirt, opening a jar or even snapping your fingers? If the answer is yes, you may be living with thumb arthritis — a condition that can impact everyday life. […]
Author: Okechukwu Nwoko MD
Keep Bouncing – Trampoline & Bounce House Rules
As an orthopaedic surgeon, I see my fair share of bounce house and trampoline injuries. These injuries occur primarily in children ages 4 to 15 and in adventurous caretakers (mothers, fathers, etc). Trampolines have been improved with the addition of safety netting. The netting around trampolines and walls around bounce houses do help to prevent […]
Ladder Safety – Or Lack There Of
Last week, the News & Observer included a picture on the front page of its Triangle section of a man balancing precariously on the top of a step ladder trimming trees. This picture could be used as a great example of what not to do because falls from height remain the most common cause of […]
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