The New York Hand & Wrist Center of Lenox Hill

11/11/2025

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10/13/2025

Why Is My Wrist Popping and Cracking?

Popping and cracking in your wrist (sometimes known as crepitus) can be an uncomfortable sensation. Reasons your wrist pops or cracks may include normal joint cracking, osteoarthritis, tendon issues, or an unstable joint.

10/06/2025

7 Simple Wrist Strengthening Exercises.

Wrist strengthening exercises improve the flexibility and range of motion of your wrist joints and tendons. These easy at-home exercises benefit athletes such as boxers, gymnasts, and tennis players, as well as people at risk of carpal tunnel syndrome.

09/22/2025

Bicycling? Orthopedic surgeon shares tips to protect your hands, wrists and head.

Bicycling is a great way to stay active and enjoy the outdoors. Whether you're a recreational rider or a daily commuter, it's important to protect your hands and wrists. Dr. Sanj Kakar, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon specializing in hands and wrists, shares practical tips to prevent injuries while...

09/11/2025

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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...