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You know that sharp, tingling jolt that shoots down your arm when you hit your “funny bone”? It’s not actually a bone—it’s your ulnar nerve, which originates from a network of nerves in your neck and shoulder (called the brachial plexus) and travels all the way down to your hand. At your elbow, it passes …
Living with hand, wrist, or elbow pain doesn’t have to be your reality. While at-home and non-surgical treatments can often alleviate discomfort, some ailments require targeted solutions to restore both comfort and function. At FORM Hand, Wrist & Elbow Institute, we focus on delivering relief that doesn’t require surgery. Cortisone injections have become a trusted …
Experiencing hand or wrist pain doesn’t necessarily mean you have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). While CTS is a common cause, many people mistakenly assume it’s the source of their discomfort. In reality, hand pain can result from several conditions, with arthritis—inflammation of the joints—being one of the most frequent. Of the different types of arthritis, …
Most fractures are easy to recognize—pain, swelling, or visible deformity usually indicate something is wrong. However, some fractures are much harder to detect. A scaphoid fracture is a common example. The scaphoid is one of the eight small carpal bones in your wrist, located near the base of your thumb, and is roughly shaped like …
Many people mistakenly believe that the wrist is simply part of the hand until they experience pain and realize that the two are separate structures. The wrist connects your forearm to your hand, and together they rely on a complex network of bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves, and blood vessels — all working seamlessly to …
Living with hand pain doesn’t have to be your reality. With the right diagnosis and treatment, many conditions can be managed—and in some cases, pain can be completely relieved. If hand pain is affecting your daily life, schedule a consultation at FORM Hand, Wrist & Elbow Institute in Fremont today and take the first step …
Picture this: You’re out for a relaxing bike ride when your front tire suddenly catches uneven terrain. You lose control and instinctively reach out to break the fall. Now, you’re left with throbbing pain, swelling, and stiffness—wondering whether it’s just a sprain or something more serious, like a broken hand (also known as a fracture). …
What’s not to love about summer? The sun is shining, the days are longer, and it’s the perfect time to stay active and enjoy the outdoors. But with all that increased activity—from gardening and sports to DIY home projects—your hands become more vulnerable to injury. Your upper extremities work as an interconnected system, so an …
Are you dealing with persistent elbow pain and wondering what’s behind it? The elbow is a complex joint made up of bones, ligaments, tendons, cartilage, and nerves—all working together to allow smooth bending and movement. Two key areas are the lateral epicondyle and medial epicondyle—bony bumps on the outside and inside of your elbow where …
The human body contains hundreds of peripheral nerves made up of billions of nerve cells, all designed to detect and respond to even the slightest changes in your environment. While this sensitivity is essential for proper function, it also makes these nerves highly vulnerable to pressure and damage. When a nerve gets squeezed or irritated …