Patient Education
General Education
Contrast Bath
Learn more about contrast bath and review proper instructions.
Hand Anatomy
Learn more about the anatomy and conditions of the hand.
Shoulder Anatomy & Conditions
Learn more about shoulder anatomy and conditions.
Soft Tissue Mallet Rehabilitation Protocol
Review a general guideline for a soft tissue rehab, including proper splint instructions.
Tendon Nerve Glides
Review a visual guideline for tendon nerve glide rehabilitation exercises.
Post-Op Instructions
Carpal Tunnel Release
Review proper post-operative care and what to expect following your carpal tunnel release. Learn more about the recommended at-home physical therapy exercises and rehabilitation progression.
Trigger Finger Release
Review proper post-operative care and what to expect following your trigger finger release. Learn more about the recommended at-home physical therapy exercises and rehabilitation progression.
ASSH Common Conditions
View common conditions from the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH).
Useful Links
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)
The latest source for Legislation, educational, health care policy and research information. The site includes the bylaws and position papers of the AAOS, and the latest federal and state laws enacted that pertain to the practice of orthopedics and medicine.
American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH)
The American Society for Surgery of the Hand is the oldest and most prestigious medical society dedicated to the hand and upper extremity. Their mission is to advance the science and practice of hand and upper extremity surgery through education, research and advocacy on behalf of patients and practitioners.
Arthritis Foundation
The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases. Discusses non operative means of dealing with arthritis. Gives local resources that are available.
Dupuytren Foundation
The Dupuytren’s Foundation’s goal is to find a cure for Dupuytren disease, a benign medical condition that can result in permanently bent fingers. Their mission is to do whatever is needed to develop and test preventive treatments for Dupuytren disease and related conditions. Our core effort focuses on answering the greatest need in Dupuytren treatment: developing a Dupuytren blood test.
OrthoInfo
The official patient education resource of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery. OrthoInfo helps you make informed decisions about your health care by providing you with articles containing the necessary information. The articles provide in-depth information regarding symptoms, causes and treatment options for orthopedic issues.
Raynaud’s Association
The Raynaud’s Association’s mission is to provide support and education to the millions of sufferers of Raynaud’s Phenomenon, an exaggerated sensitivity to cold temperatures. The Association seeks to raise awareness and educate the public about Raynaud’s, which can be painful and, for some, may cause serious blood vessel damage.
Raynaud’s Phenomenon
Learn more about Raynuad’s Phenomenon including fast facts, causes, treatment and more.
