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Plain-language articles on the conditions Dr. Chin treats every day, from carpal tunnel and nerve injuries to arthritis, fractures, and recovery.
July 22, 2026
Waking Up with Stiff, Swollen Fingers? How July Heat Affects Hand Arthritis in Oakland
This article explains how summer heat may influence hand arthritis symptoms in Oakland residents and offers practical strategies for managing morning stiffness and swelling in the fingers.
Read articleMay 31, 2026
Pediatric Hand Injuries: Prevention and Treatment
April 23, 2026
How Diabetes Can Affect Hand and Nerve Health
April 7, 2026
How Orthopedics and Arthroscopy Help Treat Wrist and Hand Conditions
March 11, 2026
Endoscopic vs. Open Surgery for Carpal Tunnel: Pros, Cons & Expectations
February 23, 2026
Why Early Rehabilitation Matters After Hand or Wrist Surgery
January 22, 2026
What Ergonomic Equipment Is Needed for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
December 17, 2025
Who Is a Good Candidate for Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery?
November 17, 2025
Understanding the Anatomy of the Hand and Wrist
October 30, 2025
How Arthroscopy Treats Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
September 18, 2025
How Wrist Instabilities Can Affect Daily Function
August 17, 2025
How Does Hand or Wrist Arthritis Progress Over Time?
July 20, 2025
Expertise Matters: The Value of a Specialist in Medical-Legal Cases
June 24, 2025
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Who's at Risk and Why?
May 19, 2025
Why Rehabilitation Is Crucial for Successful Soft Tissue Repair
April 27, 2025
How Can Prolonged Arthritis Cause Permanent Damage to Your Hands?
March 8, 2025
Peripheral Neurosurgery: Restoring Function After Nerve Damage
February 13, 2025
Managing Sports Injuries: Hand and Wrist Care Tips
January 22, 2025
How to Prevent and Manage Tendon Injuries in the Hand and Wrist
December 23, 2024
Debunking Myths About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Its Treatment
October 29, 2024
Comprehensive Guide to Hand Arthritis and Management Options
October 29, 2024
Essential Guide to Peripheral Nerve Injuries: What You Need to Know
September 29, 2024
The Benefits of Seeing an Orthopedic Specialist for Wrist Fractures
August 27, 2024
Understanding the Role of Expert Witness Testimony in Hand Injury Cases
July 18, 2024
Understanding Repetitive Stress Injuries of the Hand: Causes and Symptoms
June 25, 2024
Can Nerve Damage in Your Hand Ever Heal?
May 21, 2024
Recognizing Signs of Low-Energy Cumulative Trauma in Hand Health
April 22, 2024
Understanding the Healing Process of Finger Fractures
March 27, 2024
Restoring Function: Rehabilitation Strategies for Hand Nerve Injuries
February 13, 2024
Distinguishing Between Carpal Tunnel and Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
January 22, 2024
What are the Consequences of Neglecting Treatment for a Fractured Finger?
December 12, 2023
7 Telltale Signs: Recognizing the Top Symptoms of Arthritis Early
November 26, 2023
Minimally Invasive Nerve Surgery: What to Expect
October 12, 2023
The Recovery Process from Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery
September 11, 2023
Effective Strategies for Managing and Preventing Tendon Injuries
July 31, 2023
Rehabilitation and Recovery After Finger Reattachment
July 9, 2023
Restoring Function After Nerve Damage in the Hands
June 25, 2023
The Top Causes of Hand Joint Pain Among Athletes
May 29, 2023
What Is Dupuytren's Contracture?
April 20, 2023
How to Prevent Hand Injuries in the Workplace
March 15, 2023
Jammed Finger vs. Broken Finger
February 22, 2023
What to Know About Hand Tumors
January 25, 2023
Why Does My Hand Hurt After Using a Laptop?
December 19, 2022
What to Do If You Dislocate Your Hand
November 16, 2022
Can a Severed Finger Be Reattached?
October 19, 2022
Can a Vertical Mouse Help With Arthritis?
September 14, 2022
How an Orthopedic Surgeon Can Help With Your Poor Grip
August 21, 2022
Common Hand Injuries for Musicians
July 19, 2022
Carpal Tunnel Relief: 7 Remedies for Pain
June 6, 2022
What Is an Industrial Injury?
May 16, 2022
What to Consider When Choosing a Hand Surgeon
April 11, 2022
At What Age Can You Develop Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
March 17, 2022
Do I Need Treatment for a Wrist Sprain?
February 10, 2022
Has Working From Home Led to an Increase in Carpal Tunnel?
January 19, 2022
What Causes Scar Tissue to Form in the Hand?
December 6, 2021
Dislocations in the Hand: Symptoms & Treatment
November 11, 2021
When Do I Need to See an Orthopedic Specialist?
October 20, 2021
Will a Fractured Finger Heal on Its Own?
September 8, 2021
What Happens If You Leave a Fractured Finger Untreated?
August 1, 2021
What Is a Repetitive Stress Injury & How to Fix It
July 14, 2021
Upper Extremity Surgery: What Can It Repair?
June 29, 2021
Top 5 Symptoms of Arthritis
May 30, 2021
Top Signs You Are Developing Carpal Tunnel
April 29, 2021
What Causes Carpal Tunnel?
March 24, 2021
What Is Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery?
February 15, 2021
What Happens When Nerves in My Hand Become Damaged?
January 30, 2021
Can Nerves Be Repaired?
December 30, 2020
Fractured Hand: Do I Need Surgery?
November 29, 2020
Do I Need Surgery for a Fractured Wrist?
October 30, 2020
Tips on Preventing Arthritis in Your Hands
September 28, 2020
Recovery from soft tissue reconstruction surgery
August 11, 2020
Am I a Candidate for Soft Tissue Surgery?
July 30, 2020
Am I a Candidate for Peripheral Nerve Surgery?
June 28, 2020
How to Prevent Arthritis in the Elbow
May 25, 2020
How to Prevent Arthritis in the Knees?
April 29, 2020
Top 5 Common Types of Arthritis
March 29, 2020
What are the best at-home exercises to help arthritis in the knee?
February 27, 2020
What are the best at-home exercises to help arthritis in the elbow?
January 29, 2020
The Effects of Smartphones on Fingers, Hands, and Elbows
December 29, 2019
How to improve grip strength
November 20, 2019
The Best Mouse to Reduce Carpal Tunnel
October 30, 2019
The Best Keyboards to Reduce Carpal Tunnel
September 29, 2019
How to treat broken fingers?
August 25, 2019
What to do if you have severed your finger?
July 24, 2019
Truth or Myth | Does Cracking Knuckles Cause Arthritis
July 4, 2019
What is Arthritis and how can it be treated?
June 11, 2019
Hand Exercises that help Arthritis
May 27, 2019
Yoga Poses That Help Hand Circulation
May 6, 2019
Wrist fractures and how to treat them with surgery
March 14, 2019
Minimally Invasive Surgeries for Peripheral Nerve Damage
January 16, 2019
How Can I Reduce my Hand Pain?
December 16, 2018
How Can you Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
November 18, 2018
Benefits Of Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery
October 18, 2018
How Can you Prepare Before Hand Surgery?
September 16, 2018
How Does Carpal Tunnel Affect your Hands?
August 18, 2018
How does typing cause carpal tunnel syndrome?
July 16, 2018
How to Treat Arthritis of the Hand
June 18, 2018
How Do You Know If You Need Surgery For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
May 18, 2018
Is it Possible to Heal Trigger Finger Without Surgery?
April 18, 2018
How Effective is Endoscopic Surgery to Treat Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
March 18, 2018
How Can I Relieve Carpal Tunnel Pain?
February 18, 2018
What are Ways to Get of Carpal Tunnel?
January 16, 2018
Why Do Gamers Get Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
December 17, 2017
Peripheral Nerve and Soft Tissue
November 16, 2017
Tennis Elbow Treatment
October 15, 2017
Causes of Hand and Wrist Pain
September 14, 2017
Smartphone Hand-related Issues
August 15, 2017
How To Minimize Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
July 27, 2017
Common Hand And Wrist Injuries And How To Avoid Them
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