by Mark N. Perlmutter, MS, MD | Feb 24, 2023 | Hand & Wrist Care
Carpal tunnel release is usually an outpatient procedure, which means that you can go home the same day as the surgery if all goes well. However, this procedure can be done via two methods: Learn more about hand, wrist & elbow care in Rocky Mount. Endoscopic...
by Mark N. Perlmutter, MS, MD | Feb 2, 2023 | Hand & Wrist Care
Over 1.3 million Americans are living with rheumatoid arthritis, according to the Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Network. Rheumatoid arthritis affects the lining of the joints, causing painful swelling and inflammation and eventually leading to bone deterioration and...
by Mark N. Perlmutter, MS, MD | Jan 13, 2023 | Hand & Wrist Care
Have you ever experienced or seen someone having white or blueish (cyanotic) fingers? Well, this may be a sign of Raynaud’s Disease. It is known that Raynaud’s Disease can prevent oxygen-rich blood from reaching parts of the body, especially, the hands and feet, as...
by Mark N. Perlmutter, MS, MD | Nov 4, 2022 | Hand & Wrist Care
Cysts are common and can occur anywhere in the body and in people of any age. Sometimes they may be felt as an abnormal or new lump or bump and they vary in size, from microscopic to very large. Learn more about hand, wrist & elbow care in Rocky Mount. Cysts...
by Mark N. Perlmutter, MS, MD | Oct 7, 2022 | Hand & Wrist Care
The ulnar nerve is a branch of the bundle of nerves that starts in the neck and comes down the arms. It’s located on the inside of the elbow. The compression or impingement of this ulnar nerve at the elbow is called tardy ulnar nerve palsy. Tardy ulnar nerve palsy is...
