Frozen shoulder is another term used to refer to a condition called adhesive capsulitis. With this condition, the shoulder capsule (which is made up of strong connective tissue and surrounds the ball-and-socket joint of your shoulder) becomes inflamed and tightens around the shoulder joint.
Read more “Time to Thaw Out: How to Unfreeze a Frozen Shoulder”
When it comes to your hand’s bone and muscular structure, several conditions can develop over time. Each can cause varying issues and potential discomfort that may require a professional consultation. One such syndrome that can cause distress for patients that does not get as much attention is carpal boss syndrome. It may prove challenging to diagnose carpal boss syndrome, but few key indicators and treatment options are available to correct the issue.
Read more “What Is Carpal Boss Syndrome and How Is It Treated?”
From slips on the ice to mishaps with a shovel or snow blower, the physicians of Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center see an increase in patients with hand, wrist, arm, elbow and shoulder injuries during the winter. Luckily, there are precautions you can take to prevent these injuries. Read more “Winter Safety Tips from PHSC”
**PHSC Policies on Coronavirus (COVID-19)**
Updated January 3, 2022
The safety of our patients and staff is our number one priority. With that in mind, all patients visiting any of our offices in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, regardless of vaccination status, MUST WEAR A MASK AT ALL TIMES.
Patients Only: To allow for social distancing, guests and family members are NOT PERMITTED to attend appointments with patients. The only exceptions are:
We ask that all non-urgent patient appointments be rescheduled if you:
As a reminder, the U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) has issued the following recommendations for controlling and minimizing the spread of the Coronavirus:
Do you feel pain in one or both elbows? If the pain persists over several days, you might be wondering what’s going on with your joints. “Do I have tennis elbow?” is a common inquiry, and for good reason. Tennis elbow is a well-known name, but it’s a condition many people don’t know very much about.
Internationally-renowned surgeon, Dr. A. Lee Osterman, is featured in the current issue of Chester County Life magazine.
Congratulations to Dr. Mark Rekant, Dr. Patrick Kane and Dr. Andrew Miller, who were named Top Doctors, Orthopedic Hand Surgery by South Jersey Magazine. https://www.southjerseymagazine.com/article/2914/Fingertips-to-Shoulders
#1 in Region and #10 in the Nation for Orthopedics
Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center is Proud to be Recognized with Jefferson Health and Rothman Orthopaedics as #1 in Region and #10 in the Nation for Orthopedics
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital was recently ranked #1 in the REGION and #10 in the NATION for Orthopedics by US News and World Report. This is recognition of the exceptional care our physicians and entire PHSC team provide to patients each day.”
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