Kings’ Cauley-Stein Suffers Open Dislocation to Finger
Sacramento Kings’ Willie Cauley-Stein exited last Thursday night’s Kings’ game late in the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics in Mexico City due to a hand or finger injury. Cauley-Stein was originally thought to have suffered a simple laceration to his hand. However, surgeons with similar expertise to hand surgeons Dr. Mark E. Pruzansky and Dr. Jason S. Pruzansky […]
Rare Anatomic Causes for Symptomatic Triggering of the Hand and Fingers
While many New Yorkers are familiar with common hand issues like carpal tunnel syndrome, there are lesser-known anatomical conditions that can cause triggering sensations in the hand. At HandSport Surgery Institute (HSSI), Drs. Mark and Jason Pruzansky delve into these rare conditions, providing expert diagnosis and treatment right here in NYC. Let’s take a closer […]
Mallet Finger
What is Mallet Finger? Mallet Finger (or Baseball Finger) is an injury to the thin extensor tendon that straightens the tip of the finger. The extensor tendon runs along the top of your finger to the tip, where it attaches to a small bone. With an injury, the tendon itself may tear or the force […]
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
What is Posterior Elbow Dislocation? Posterior elbow dislocation is the most common type of joint dislocation in children that are less than 10 years old. In adults, it is the second most commonly dislocated joint – preceded only by shoulder dislocations. Approximately 90% of all elbow dislocations are commonly seen in the non-dominant upper extremity. […]
Volar Lunate Dislocation
What is a Volar Lunate Dislocation? The lunate is one of eight carpal bones located in the wrist. Several ligaments attach to the dorsal and palmar surfaces of these carpal bones, holding them together to provide stability in the wrist. Volar lunate dislocation is the last stage of perilunate dislocation. It is a fairly uncommon […]