Randon Hall, MDSep 14, 2020Case # 7 - Wrist Pain in High School Band Percussionist A 16-year-old male has developed achy wrist pain over the past two weeks while participating in high school marching band.
Randon Hall, MDAug 22, 2020Case # 5 - Wrist Pain in Competitive CheerSports Medicine Educational Case Series - A 20-year-old male collegiate cheerleader reports gradual pain in wrist over the past 3 months.
Randon Hall, MDJul 29, 2019Thumb Fracture ReviewWith a trio of fractures in NFL Preseaspm camp, thought it was a good prompt to review some of the classic thumb fractures.
Randon Hall, MDDec 29, 2018Basic Short-Arm Cast (Video)Here is a basic approach to a short-arm cast. Don't try this at home. It is just an educational tutorial for those learning to perform c
Randon Hall, MDNov 27, 2018Boxer's Fracture (5th Metacarpal Fracture)A Boxer's Fracture usually occurs from punching something with a closed fist. Surgical recommendations depend upon the angle at which th
Randon Hall, MDSep 25, 2018Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Tear (TFCC)Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Tear (TFCC) injuries typically occur from direct trauma or repetitive impact to the wrist. Most individual
Randon Hall, MDSep 20, 2018The Grip Explained - Marcus Mariota's Ulnar Nerve InjuryThe most difficult part of the whole situation is that there is not much that can be done to expedite the healing process. If a nerve is str
Randon Hall, MDJun 9, 2018Lebron James Suffers Serious Hand Injury in NBA FinalsLebron James sustained a likely serious hand injury after the overtime game versus the Golden State Warriors in game 1. It is reported that
Randon Hall, MDMay 31, 2018Gymnast Wrist, Why It Is So Frustrating!As in most growth plate injuries, the distal radius growth plate is predisposed to injury due to the relatively stronger attachments of the
Randon Hall, MDMar 29, 2018Unraveling the UCL Injury of ThumbA ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the thumb typically occurs when the thumb is forcibly pushed outward and extended away from the hand. T
Randon Hall, MDMar 27, 2018Diagnosis and Management of Scaphoid FracturesScaphoid fractures can occur in children and adults. Non-operative treatment typically consists of a short arm thumb spica cast that immobil
Randon Hall, MDMar 23, 2018MLB Giants - 3 Possibilities of Bumgarner's Hand FractureMadison Bumbgarner sustained a hand fracture in a spring training game this Friday. It is reported that injury occurred due to a line drive
Randon Hall, MDMar 23, 2018Hook of Hamate Fracture in Athletes Can Be ComplexTypically occurs with a blunt trauma to the hand, usually from swinging a baseball bat, tennis racquet or golf club. The injury can also occ
Randon Hall, MDMar 20, 2018MLB Dodgers - Justin Turner: What Fracture Might He Have and When Will He Return?Under certain circumstances an athlete may be able to play with a fractured wrist with the appropriate protection. As expected, this will va
Randon Hall, MDMar 15, 2018What Makes a Pediatric Wrist Fracture Different?Typically occurs with a direct force to the wrist, usually from a fall on an outstretched hand. In kids, we typically will see the injury oc
Randon Hall, MDMar 14, 2018Surgical Indications and Treatment of a Metacarpal FractureThe most common fractures to need surgery would be a metacarpal shaft fracture or a metacarpal neck fracture. An athlete probably would have
Randon Hall, MDMar 4, 2018NBA Lakers - Insight on Josh Hart's Surgically Repaired HandMost likely, Josh Hart either had a metacarpal shaft fracture or a metacarpal neck fracture. Since he needed surgery, he probably had a pin
Randon Hall, MDFeb 24, 2018Broken or Fractured? What's the difference?Generally speaking in orthopedics, we use the two terms interchangeably, so I would say there is no difference between the two terms with re