Patient Education Center
Patient Education Center
Our patient education center is designed to help you better understand conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and elbow. Here you’ll find helpful articles from our blog along with additional resources created to support your care and recovery. Our goal is to provide clear, reliable information that helps you feel more informed and confident throughout your treatment journey.
Postoperative Instructions
After your surgical procedure, following your care plan is key to a smooth recovery. Review what to expect and how to care for yourself as you heal.
Hospital Affiliations
Our Blog
- We are pleased to congratulate Dr. Christopher McCarthy on being named the next president of the New England Hand Society, following Dr. Daniel Mastella.
Dr. Daniel Mastella and his wife, Karen, completed an extraordinary 47-day cycling trek from Portland, Oregon, to Portland, Maine.
- This is an exciting time of year in New England. The cold, dark winter is very much behind us and the wet cool spring is in the background ...
- Arthritis in the thumb is the most common site of arthritis in the human body, which certainly makes sense when we realize how crucial our thumbs are to our lives.
Football, basketball, volleyball, baseball, even making your bed! One of the most common injuries of the fingers is the “jammed” finger.
- Hand injuries are common, especially in children. Curious fingers may get pinched or crushed, and active children are at risk for sports related trauma ...
Bump on your hand? Before you get too worried, know that most bumps in the hand are benign.
Shoulder pain is a very common issue among adults spanning all types of work activities, hobbies, and accidents alike.
Health Articles
If you notice increasing pain with activities as simple as opening a jar or turning a key, you may be experiencing the effects of thumb arthritis,
Although "cell phone elbow" may sound like a modern condition, cubital tunnel syndrome has been recognized for decades.
Injuries, genetics, certain medical conditions, and repetitive hand use can all contribute to carpal tunnel syndrome.
Comeback Stories Start With You
Every recovery journey is unique, and many of our patients have inspiring stories about returning to the activities they love. At The Hand Center, we are proud to support patients through treatment and rehabilitation as they regain strength, movement, and confidence. Read their experiences or share your own story to encourage others on their path to recovery. Submit Your Story Read Comeback Stories