Patrick J. McDaid, M.D.

Is Dupuytren's Contracture Hereditary?   Dupuytren disease is  genetic.  It runs in families – but how? It depends on  ancestry , a ge , ...

The average person spends a little more than three hours each day on their phone, which totals almost nine years over a lifetime. After...

Several plant-based herbal remedies are known to treat arthritis — including turmeric, ginger, Boswellia serrata, devil’s claw, willow...

Whether it’s an icy accident or frostbite due to exposure, winter can be dangerous, especially for your fingers and hands.    Preventing...

On a daily basis, during your busy schedule, you might not think too much about discomfort in your hands or stiffness in your fingers....

October is National Ergonomics Month. Ergonomics is the study of people's efficiency in their work environment. Some of the main focuses...

Autumn is a much-anticipated season of change. While we happily welcome warm drinks, cozy blankets and gatherings around the firepit,...

Backpacks come in all sizes, colors, fabrics, and shapes and help kids express their own personal sense of style. And when used properly,...

Fingertip injuries are one of the more common injuries in the hand. The fingertips are exposed in many of our activities. They can be...

What Can Cause a Wrist Drop? Have you ever felt pins and needles in your hand or fingers? This strange sensation is a sign of a mild...