HUOT HIGHLIGHTS
Music to My Ears
This talented and accomplished musician, who is also a skilled guitarist, pianist, and vocalist, made a successful recovery after being referred to occupational therapy (OT) for bilateral tendonitis, following repetitive stress injuries.
BACK TO BAKING
This skilled pastry chef experienced an unfortunate injury to the flexor tendons of her fourth and fifth fingers on her dominant hand.
From surgery to surfing
This patient is an active young professional who enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking and surfing. Due to the nature of her injury, MRI results revealed a tear of the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFC). Given her goal to return to surfing—which involves forearm pronation and weight-bearing for push-off, both of which are painful with a TFC injury—she and her excellent surgeon discussed the potential benefits of surgery.
Goodbye golfers elbow
Medial Epicondylitis
Not all cases of golfer’s elbow occur in golfers. However, in this case, the patient presented with a severe case of medial epicondylitis, commonly known as golfer’s elbow.
Wrist Weights
SAFE AND FASHIONABLE
Since the pandemic, living rooms across NYC have been transformed into workout studios. For most New Yorkers working out, going to the gym, and taking classes is an essential part of our daily routine. Thankfully many fitness studios and instructors have created virtual platforms giving us the opportunity to exercise safely in the comfort of our homes.
BIKING IN THE CITY
One of the most common conditions we treat at HUOT is a TFC injury. This patient was referred to occupational therapy (OT) with bilateral ulnar-sided wrist pain following a corticosteroid injection. After discussing her options with her medical team, she chose to pursue conservative treatment.
PARENTS THUMB
De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
New parents, love picking up their newborns. Unfortunately, holding an infant for prolonged periods can take a toll on your wrists and thumbs. For example, improper positioning over extended periods can lead to a condition commonly formerly known as (Mommy Thumb) or De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis. Fortunately, there are some adjustments that new parents can make to hold their baby while protecting their hands safely.