The hand is divided into three sections: wrist, palm, and fingers. There are eight bones in the wrist, which move together to allow the vast ranges of motion of the wrist. The palm, or mid-hand, is made up of the metacarpal bones. The metacarpal bones have muscular attachments and brid...
If your broken shoulder does not need surgery, then usually 6 weeks in a sling is all that is necessary to allow it to heal. Initially, you should keep the elbow at your side as much as possible and only move it to wash your armpit. If instructed, you may take your arm out of the...
At our last vet appointment we were reflecting on how far Henry has come since he had his kidney removed and how scary the day of the surgery was. As Henry's peeps, we remember being in heightened anxiety that day and just filled to the brim with worry. It is still a vivid recollecti...
This can be addressed with physical therapy to strengthen the finger muscles and reduce the scar tissue. A section of the finger bone may rotate during the healing process, resulting in a bony deformity that may need surgery to help you grasp things properly. The two pieces of the bone may...