DeQuervain’s Tendinitis (De Quervain’s Tendinosis) occurs when the tendons around the base of the thumb are irritated or constricted. The word “tendinitis” refers to a swelling of the tendons. Thickening of the tendons can cause pain and tenderness along the thumb side of the wrist. This is particularly noticeable when forming a fist, grasping or gripping things, […]
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Detached Retina: This is the first part in a two-part blog series on detached retina injury. Â The retina is a thin layer of light sensitive tissue on the back wall of the eye. The optical system of the eye focuses light on the retina much like light is focused on the film or sensor
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Detached Retina – This is the second part of a two-part blog series on detached retina injury. Diagnosis: Retinal detachment can be examined by fundus photography or ophthalmography. Fundus photography generally needs a considerably larger instrument than ophthalmography, but has the advantage of availing the image to be examined by a specialist at another location
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Hip Fractures:  This is the first part of a two-part blog series on hip fractures. Intertrochanteic hip fractures are the most common type of hip fracture. “Intertrochanteric” is defined as occurring between the trochanters of the femur. Specifically it’s the line located on the anterior side of the proximal end of the femur. It’s situated in
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FREE consultations by telephone or by internet video conferencing are now available. Fishkill Injury Attorney Serving Wappingers Falls, Beacon, Lagrangeville and Nearby Areas of Hudson Valley Posted: April 28, 2013 Hip Fractures: This is the second part of a two-part blog series on hip fractures. Â Treatment Nails, screws, and rods are used in some
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Slip, Trip and Fall Injury: Property owner liability for slip, trip an fall injuries is not absolute. Â Property owners must be allowed a reasonable amount of time to remove hazardous conditions resulting from a storm. Â However, the property owner cannot rely on the “storm in progress” regardless of the circumstances as the property owner found
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FREE consultations by telephone or by internet video conferencing are now available. Fishkill Injury Attorney Serving Wappingers Falls, Beacon, Lagrangeville and Nearby Areas of Hudson Valley Posted: April 7, 2013 Ankle Fractures: One of the most common and serious ankle fractures is called a trimalleolar fracture. A trimalleolar fracture is a fracture of the
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Knee Injuries – This is the second in a blog series intended to educate the reader about common knee injuries. Â Most people have had a minor knee problem at one time or another. Knee problems and injuries most often occur during sports or recreational activities, work-related tasks, or home projects. Sudden (acute) injuries may be
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FREE consultations by telephone or by internet video conferencing are now available. Fishkill Injury Attorney Serving Wappingers Falls, Beacon, Lagrangeville and Nearby Areas of Hudson Valley Posted: March 17, 2013 Knee Injuries: This is the last of a three-part blog series on knee injuries. Sprained (partially torn) ligaments in the knee are frequently treated without
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FREE consultations by telephone or by internet video conferencing are now available. Fishkill Injury Attorney Serving Wappingers Falls, Beacon, Lagrangeville and Nearby Areas of Hudson Valley Posted: March 17, 2013 Knee Injuries: Knee injuries occur in all phases of life. Â From work to recreation to normal daily activities, people suffer knee injuries that can be
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