SRO Hand Center -Hand, Wrist, Upper Extremity

What is Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome of the Wrist?

Ulnar tunnel syndrome of the wrist is a condition that affects the ulnar nerve. The ulnar nerve starts near where your neck meets your shoulder. It runs through your elbow and down to the outer edge of your hand. It’s one of three main nerves that provides sensation and movement to ...

2023-04-10T15:01:46-07:00

Does Cracking Knuckles Cause Arthritis?

Cracking knuckles or popping joints has long been believed to be harmful. Many of us have been scolded by elders when they saw us popping our joints. They always said it was detrimental, but with the advancements in science and technology, plenty of research is now available to ...

2022-12-12T13:21:52-07:00

Common Wrist Injuries and When to Seek Help

If you are someone who takes part in sports, works with your hands, or engages in any other activity that puts strain on your wrists, it is essential to be aware of the most common wrist injuries. These injuries vary from mild annoyances to debilitating conditions, so knowing ...

2022-12-12T13:21:54-07:00

Petaluma – We keep you in motion!

SRO's Petaluma patients are now able to access a full range of services at the medical office located at 167 Lynch Creek Way. The Petaluma office affords patients comfortable exam rooms, a full-service casting room, access to SRO sports medicine and rehabilitation services and on-site x-ray services. Multi-specialist ...

2022-12-12T13:29:29-07:00

What is a hand surgeon and when should you see one?

When you get a wrist sprain or a hand fracture or experience any painful injury to your hand, wrist or forearm you want to know that the surgeon you visit is on top of his game. SRO’s board certified orthopaedic hand surgeon Dr. Dominic Mintalucci is deeply immersed ...

2022-12-12T13:29:30-07:00

Scaphoid Fracture of the Wrist

A scaphoid (navicular) fracture is a break in one of the small bones of the wrist. This type of fracture occurs most often after a fall onto an outstretched hand. The scaphoid is one of the carpal bones, the collection of bones that makes up the wrist. Scaphoid ...

2022-12-12T13:30:18-07:00

Skier’s thumb injuries

Skier's thumb is an injury of the soft tissue that connects the bones of the thumb together. This type of injury can happen from falling on an outstretched hand that violently pulls the thumb away from the index finger, stretching or tearing the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in ...

2022-12-12T13:30:19-07:00

Hand Ailments: Dupuytren’s Disease

Image provided by OrthoInfo Dupuytren's disease is a condition that affects the fibrous layer of tissue that lies underneath the skin in the palm and fingers. This layer of tissue called ‘fascia’ can thicken over time causing the fingers to be pulled inward or contract, towards the palm. ...

2022-12-12T13:31:12-07:00

Mobile Device Hand and Wrist Injuries on the Rise

Mobile devices are becoming a real pain in the neck, the hand, elbow and the wrist. Average daily use for adults according to several digital analytics firms is close to four hours on smartphone. That amounts to a lot of looking down while in a bad posture, holding ...

2022-12-12T13:31:39-07:00

SRO’s Telehealth Video Appointment Info

Telehealth Video Appointments We are now able to conduct some patient visits via video conference. If you have an appointment scheduled and would like to change to a telehealth appointment, or to schedule a new telehealth visit please call 707-546-1922. Setup Google Duo for your Telehealth Visit here.

2022-12-12T13:31:57-07:00
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