What do I do if I have carpal tunnel on both sides? Unfortunately, carpal tunnel syndrome is very common. Â 1 out of every 20 adult Americans has this condition, which can interfere with sleep, the quality of life, the use of the hands both at home and at work. Symptoms include numbness and tingling, especially […]
Join Dr. Nelson for a free, no obligation scanning open house on January 10th from 6-8PM at the Bone & Joint Surgery Clinic! While many struggle with hand and wrist problems, it is very difficult to get personalized, trustworthy advice. What is my diagnosis? What should I do? Who can I trust? NOW IS YOUR […]
What are the advantages of ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release? Dr. Johnny T. Nelson offers ultra–minimally invasive carpal tunnel release under ultrasound guidance. He is the first orthopedic surgeon in the Raleigh Durham area to perform this procedure, one of only two physicians in the state of North Carolina, and remains the only orthopedic surgeon offering […]
I injured my shoulder! Should I stop working out? Should I wear a sling? Should I see an orthopaedic doctor? Depending on the circumstances surrounding your injury or pain, these questions may be swirling about in your head, and the answer to these questions could vary. Of course, very mild aches and pains can be […]
The October 16, 2022 scanning open house at the bone and joint surgery clinic with Dr. Johnny T. Nelson was a huge success! The lobby of the bone and joint surgery clinic was filled with attendees, some of whom drove several hours for the event, to educate themselves about carpal tunnel syndrome and for the […]
Free Scanning Open House at Bone & Joint Surgery Clinic – September 13th Do you wake up every night, shaking your hands out to make them stop hurting? Are you dropping things? Does pain or shooting electricity interruptsome of your favorite activities? More importantly: are you ignoring or suffering through these symptoms because you are […]
I Dislocated My Shoulder…Now What? Shoulder dislocations and shoulder instability can be a very scary event. Sometimes they occur after a bad fall, for some patients they occur while playing sports, and for other patients they can occur simply by placing your arm or shoulder in the wrong position. Fortunately, although shoulder dislocations can be […]
What are the Different Types of Carpal Tunnel Release? Do you have carpal tunnel syndrome? While it is important to be properly evaluated and diagnosed by a fellowship trained upper extremity specialist such as Dr. Nelson, symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome include numbness and tingling in the thumb, index, and middle finger, “shaking out” of […]
Do I have to have surgery for my rotator cuff tear? You may have recently been given a diagnosis of rotator cuff tear. Often, this can be given by a surgeon based on physical exam, a physical therapist based on your symptoms, or even based on imaging studies such as x-rays or MRI. This diagnosis […]
I have heard of shoulder replacement, but what is the difference between reverse and standard shoulder replacement? The easiest way to understand this is to look at the normal arrangement of the human shoulder. It is basically a ball and socket joint, with the upper part of the arm bone as the ball, and the […]
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