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Morning finger stiffness can mean many things, from mild osteoarthritis to trigger finger or inflammatory arthritis. Here's how to tell what's going on and when to have it evaluated.

A Boise upper-extremity specialist explains which shoulder clicks and pops are harmless, which point to a labral tear or rotator cuff problem, and when to get imaging.

Numbness and tingling in the hand often get blamed on carpal tunnel, but the real source may be the elbow or neck. Here's how to tell the difference.

A practical guide to tennis elbow for Treasure Valley contractors, electricians, and plumbers—how it develops, when to push past conservative care, and what surgery involves.

Each May, Treasure Valley clinics see a wave of shoulder injuries from yard work. Here's why spring gardening causes rotator cuff tears, and what to do about the pain.

Numbness, tingling, or “pins and needles” sensations in the hands can show up gradually or suddenly. In the Treasure Valley, people often notice symptoms during activities like typing, cycling, gripping tools, or waking up at night. While occasional hand numbness may resolve on its own, persistent symptoms deserve attention — especially if they begin to [...]

What Does It Mean to Be a "Board Certified" Orthopedic Surgeon? An orthopedic surgeon specializes in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and rehabilitating musculoskeletal injuries and diseases. This can be done both through surgical and non-surgical treatment. When we speak of the musculoskeletal system, we are referring to the joints, bones, tendons, ligaments, muscles, [...]

Signs You May Need a Shoulder Replacement In the United States, approximately 53,000 individuals undergo shoulder replacement surgery each year. Shoulder pain is a common problem affecting millions of Americans each year. If non-surgical treatments fail to give relief, shoulder replacement surgery may be the next step. This surgery can help restore [...]

When Does a Separated Shoulder Require Surgery? When the ligaments connecting the collarbone and shoulder blade break, it frequently results in shoulder separation. The extent of the injury is determined by the tear's size. Although non-surgical treatment is effective in treating the majority of shoulder separation cases, surgery is occasionally [...]

How To Pick the Right Orthopedic Surgeon for You in Boise Finding the best orthopedic surgeon is essential whether you have an accident to or ailment affecting your shoulder, elbow, wrist, or hand. You want a person with the knowledge and experience necessary to correctly identify your issue and offer [...]