The Hand Center

Hand Therapy: A highly skilled practice

Working with an advanced certified hand therapist can make all the difference when it comes to treating complex hand surgical cases. Certified Hand Therapists (CHTs) specialize in treating hand and upper extremity conditions working closely with orthopedic and general surgeons who also specialize in the hand. Their aim ...

2023-02-14T13:52:14-07:00

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

Hand Fractures – healing a broken hand

We use our hands a lot, and we depend on all the features of our hands to perform perfectly so that we can fulfill our daily activities, whether that may be texting, washing dishes, creating art or typing out a novel. There are 27 bones in the hand, ...

2022-12-12T13:29:28-07:00

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

Is it carpal tunnel or arthritis? Or both?

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition of the hand that can cause weakness, tingling, and/or numbness. With carpal tunnel, patients can experience a sensation of pain or tingling that travels up the forearm toward the shoulder. Arthritis can also cause pain and make grasping objects difficult, but for ...

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

Sonoma County Cyclist Peter Stetina Gets a Hand From SRO

Local cycling legend Peter Stetina ggot a helping hand recently from Santa Rosa Orthopedics hand surgeon, Dr. Dominic Mintalucci and SRO physical hand therapist Tracey Edblom.  Stetina, a longtime Sonoma County resident and former professional road cyclist-turned gravel racer, fractured his hand after another rider crashed into him ...

2022-12-12T13:30:16-07:00

SRO Petaluma, Award Winning Physical Therapy

"Candace did a complete assessment at both the beginning and conclusion of treatment. Exercises were introduced over the weeks of treatment and built on each other. There was good follow up to make sure the exercises were being done correctly. I've noticed significant improvement." ~SRO PT Patient Santa ...

2022-12-12T13:30:17-07:00

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
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