Proliance Hand, Wrist and Elbow Physicians

10/12/2021

It's finally football season! Did you tuned in to Thursday night's game? How many of you Seahawks fans watched in horror as the camera zoomed in on Wilson's hand and oddly bent finger? It was nearly impossible to miss and our surgeons (and staff!) could immediately tell what the most likely diagnosis was. Learn more about it on our most recent blog post!

It was nearly impossible to miss Russell Wilson's hand injury during the Thursday night football game last week. Our surgeons at Proliance Hand, Wrist and Elbow Physicians could tell immediately that Wilson was suffering and the most likely diagnosis was a mallet finger based on the images of his ha...

07/20/2021

Thumbs are an awesome and unique addition to the human body! Thumbs' have a wide range of motions, strength and dexterity that allow us to grip, hold, pick things up, and so much more. We use it so much that we definitely notice when our thumb starts hurting. Read more for one of the most common causes of thumb pain.

Many patients present to our surgeons at Proliance Hand, Wrist and Elbow with ongoing pain in the joint of the thumb. One of the most common diagnoses in that small area is arthritis of the first (thumb) carpometacarpal joint. This form of arthritis is so widespread there are a variety of names

06/23/2021

Today marks the 49th anniversary of Title IX! This legislation protects students from discrimination based s*x. PHWE wants to highlight the impact that Title IX has had for women's health & wellness, specifically on building better bones. Also, thank you, parents, for encouraging and supporting your kids!

June 23, 2021 marks the 49th anniversary of Title IX, a federal civil rights law passed as part of the Education Amendments of 1972. This ground breaking legislation states that “no person in the United States shall, on the basis of s*x, be excluded from participation in, be denied the

06/09/2021

Did you know it is Hand Therapy Week?! Our certified hand therapists play a crucial role in many recoveries. From customized splints, to personalized in-office rehabilitation programs to home therapy guidelines. Our CHTs are here for YOU! Read on for a glimpse into the complex world of hand therapy splinting guidelines. (Remember, this is just one example of the multitude of things CHTs and occupational therapists learn and know in order to help their patients.)

Proliance Hand, Wrist and Elbow Physicians and occupational therapists follow several well-established hand therapy splinting guidelines to treat a wide variety of conditions. The metaphor that best describes recovery from many hand conditions and surgeries is the picture of a three-legged stool. On...

06/01/2021

With summer on its way, we've been able to get out, enjoy the sun, and be more active! With an increase in activity, we tend to see an increase in injuries. Maybe that back-flip on your trampoline wasn't a great idea, or you slipped traversing down a mountain and caught yourself with your hands and now you've broken your wrist. Fear not! Summer travel plans may not be ruined with weekly hand therapy appointments. Ask your doctor about treatment options and if you are a good candidate for a home exercise program, designed specifically for you by one of our certified hand therapists!

Enjoy the sun and stay safe!

A recent study reported that distal radius fractures represent 16.4% of all broken bones making it one of the most common fractures. Thankfully, many patients respond well to immobilization - using either a cast or splint depending on the severity of the injury. This post will cover distal radius

05/12/2021

Do you have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, but you aren't ready for surgery? Maybe you don't feel it is severe enough to warrant surgery. Check out some conservative treatment options - from splinting to injections to surgery, PHWE's got you covered!

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) usually presents with numbness and tingling of the thumb, index and middle fingers and can often be accompanied by wrist pain, particularly at night. We recently covered one modern surgical treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome, but there are also non-surgical options as....

05/03/2021

Is a thumb a finger? Depends on who you ask! (Tell us what you think!)
One thing is for certain, triggers don't discriminate on phalanges. Whether you have 10 fingers, 8 fingers and 2 thumbs, 9 fingers or any variation, Proliance Hand, Wrist and Elbow Physicians has you covered! Trigger thumb is among the many common conditions we treat via occupational therapy and surgery.

Trigger thumb is among the many common conditions we treat treat via occupational therapy and trigger thumb release surgery at Proliance Hand, Wrist and Elbow Physicians. We recently posted an exposé on the world of trigger fingers, so now we are covering trigger thumbs. As with trigger fingers, tr...

04/26/2021

Suffering from trigger finger(s)? Trigger finger can be treated with a variety of conservative options prior to performing a formal trigger finger release surgery. But did you know the success rate of trigger finger release surgery has been reported between 90-100% with a very low complication rate between 5-12%? Explore treatment options in detail on our website!

Trigger finger release is one of the most common surgeries we perform at Proliance Hand, Wrist and Elbow Physicians because trigger finger is one of the most common ailments of the hand. A classic trigger finger presents as a click or locking sensation in the afflicted finger as the hand goes from a

04/06/2021

So maybe you don't float like a butterfly, or sting like a bee... That doesn't mean you are immune to a boxer's fracture! In fact, these fractures seldom occurs in professional or amateur boxers. Fear not, PHWE is here to help you give your boxer's fracture a fighting chance! Check out our newest blog post to learn more.

A Boxer’s fracture is a fracture of the fifth metacarpal, which is the bone in the hand just before the pinky finger. A boxer’s fracture occurs between the wrist and knuckle and it is one of the most common hand fractures we see. How did a Boxer’s fracture get its

03/30/2021

All of us here at PHWE would like to thank all of our doctors for personally delivering exceptional outcomes with personalized care to each and every patient. Our physicians are extraordinarily talented individuals who care for their neighbors and communities with unwavering dedication. We are all so thankful for all you do. You’ve made it possible for us to continue doing what we love, which is to support you and the care you provide for your patients.
Make sure to say thank you to all the doctors in your life! Happy National Doctors’ Day to our noble and talented doctors.

03/25/2021

We're a little late to the game, but happy Women's History month! PHWE is so thankful for all the women in our lives. In honor of Women's History month, one of our very own super women wrote this post on osteoporosis. While osteoporosis is a surprisingly common disease, one of the common risk factors is being biologically female. Did you know that one in two women will break a bone in their lifetime due to this disease? Click on the link to read more and find out ways we can impact our bone health!

In honor of Women's History month, we are addressing osteoporosis. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation “one in two women and up to one in four men will break a bone in their lifetime due to osteoporosis. For women, the incidence is greater than that of a heart attack, stroke and brea...

03/18/2021

Whether you have carpal tunnel syndrome in one hand or both, let PHWE help you out! Gone are the days of prolonged carpal tunnel surgery recoveries due to invasive procedures and back-to-back surgeries. Our most recent blog post discusses what carpal tunnel syndrome is and the benefits of bilateral CTS surgery. All of our amazing doctors routinely perform endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery. 🙂

Your doctor recently diagnosed you with carpal tunnel syndrome. Now what? What is carpal tunnel syndrome anyway? Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common compressive focal mononeuropathy, which is a fancy way of saying nerve problem,