Treatment for hand pain can range from noninvasive (rest, anti-inflammatory medication, ice or heat, physical therapy) to minimally invasive (stem cell therapy or platelet-rich plasma therapy) to fully invasive procedures, such as arthroscopic surgery or a total joint replacement. If you are suffering from hand pain, consider your options in regenerative medicine – in particular, […]
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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 […]
What Is an Orthopedic Surgeon?
Orthopedic surgeons are highly skilled specialists who are qualified to diagnose and treat an array of ailments, including spinal disorders, fractures, trauma, and arthritis. The 25,000 orthopedic surgeons in the U.S. are highly in demand. For a doctor to become an orthopedic surgeon, they must go through extensive training. After completing a four-year pre-med undergraduate program, […]
Benefits of Hand Surgery in the Chicago North-West Suburbs
The idea of having hand surgery may seem daunting – you may be anticipating the pain and the recovery time afterward. But consider the fact that hand surgery will help to finally relieve the pain and disability you are experiencing from your hand issues, whether they are age-related or injury-related. Whether you have debilitating arthritis, […]
Common Types of Hand Surgery
When one or both of our hands are injured, whether due to trauma or not it is difficult to live normally. There are various types of therapeutic and noninvasive treatment options to repair hand injuries, but severe cases may require surgery. There are many types of hand surgery that can help you regain your hand’s mobility and […]
Welcome To Our Blog
Thank you for visiting our blog. We look forward to connecting with you. Michele Y. Yoon, MD, PLLC is excited to bring you the latest information about orthopedic hand and upper extremities services and much more. Occasionally, this blog will also be used to post updates about our practice and keep in touch with our […]
