Eric J Balaguer, MD

PRP may offer longer-term improvements, pain relief vs. corticosteroids for tennis elbow.

PRP may offer longer-term improvements, pain relief vs. corticosteroids for tennis elbow While both corticosteroids and platelet-rich plasma may be effective treatments for patients with lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, PRP may offer longer-term functional improvements and pain relief, according to published results.

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Causes of Ganglion Cyst on the Wrist and How to Treat It.

Causes of Ganglion Cyst on the Wrist and How to Treat It A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled capsule that can cause swelling on the hand or wrist. It is the most common cause of a lump on the hand. These cysts are benign (not cancer) and will not spread, although they may grow in size

Ulnar Neuropathy of the Wrist and Elbow.

Ulnar Neuropathy of the Wrist and Elbow Most people are probably familiar with carpal tunnel syndrome where impingement of the wrist (carpal tunnel) causes pain, tingling, and numbness primarily in the thumb, two adjacent fingers, and part of the palm. A similar condition can take place on the other side of the wrist where impingement of....

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Broken Finger Symptoms and Treatment.

Broken Finger Symptoms and Treatment Signs of a broken finger may include pain, bruising, swelling, and/or the inability to move the finger. If you think you have a broken finger, it's important to get it checked out. While most finger fractures have simple treatments, others may require surgical intervention.

Causes of Thumb Pain and Treatment Options.

Causes of Thumb Pain and Treatment Options Thumb pain can occur from damage to various structures in your hand, including ligaments, tendons, bones, and nerves. Common conditions that cause thumb pain include arthritis, tendonitis, trigger thumb, carpal tunnel syndrome, and ligament injuries. Thumb pain can come on suddenly or develop over t...

Hand Pain Causes and Treatment Options.

Hand Pain Causes and Treatment Options Hand pain can have many causes because the hand is made up of many different parts. The bones, ligaments, tendons, nerves, skin, and other structures that help the hands do a wide range of tasks can also be sources of pain.

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What Causes a Purple Finger?

What Causes a Purple Finger? A finger typically turns purple when blood is not circulating well to the hand.Blood is bright red when it is moving the proper amount of oxygen through the body. Without an adequate amount of oxygen, blood turns dark and color alterations follow—including a change to a purple tone.

Causes of ECU Tendon Problems.

Causes of ECU Tendon Problems Ulnar tendon pain can have a number of causes, including ECU tendonitis and ECU tendon subluxation.ECU stands for the extensor carpi ulnaris tendon, one of the major wrist tendons, located on the ulnar side of the wrist, which is the same side as the small finger. The ECU tendon starts on the back o...

Reasons for Small Bumps on Elbows and Treatment Options.

Reasons for Small Bumps on Elbows and Treatment Options Pimple-like bumps on elbows can be white, brown, red, or skin-colored. Usually, they are caused by something acute (short-term), like acne or an ingrown hair. But they can also be related to a chronic condition, like eczema or psoriasis.

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Identifying Early Arthritis in Fingers.

Identifying Early Arthritis in Fingers Early arthritis in the fingers can cause dull, achy pain, stiffness, swelling, and weakness in the joints. These symptoms tend to develop slowly and worsen over time. You may notice that the symptoms are worse in the morning

It's with great pleasure that I would like to inform that's as of July 1st, I will be seeing patients in 2 new locations in Doral and Kendall
The new number is (305) 426-4263

I'm happy to announce that as of July 1st, I will be practicing in 2 new locations. Our new number is (305) 436-HAND (4263)