Have you noticed lately that you’ve had to stop doing something, mid-activity, because your hands just haven’t been “working right”? Have you been asking yourself questions like, “why can’t I use my hands like I used to? Should I just live with it?” Well, there are many common hand conditions affecting people of all ages, […]
Arthritis
How Does Hand Surgery Treat Arthritis in the Chicago North-West Suburbs?
Our hands play a pivotal role in practically everything we do. For people living in our neighborhood, the Chicago North-West Suburbs, the function of our hands is extremely important. Unfortunately, some conditions, like arthritis, require surgery to relieve pain and restore the function of our hands. This is why Dr. Michele Y. Yoon often performs […]
Different Types of Arthritis
There are well over 100 forms of arthritis and related diseases. The most common of these being osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Arthritis can present itself in a number of different ways. Some may only experience arthritis joint pain in their knees when the weather outside gets damp. Others may feel pain with every […]