What is "Trigger Finger"?

"Trigger finger" or "Trigger thumb" is the common term for Stenosing Tenosynovitis. This condition involves the pulleys and tendons in the hand, which bend the fingers.  Trigger Finger occurs when inflammation and swelling causing the finger be...

Dr. Sagini is featured in this segment of Health Matters, discussing the truth and misconceptions around the treatment of severe arm and hand trauma.

Excerpt and image from AAOS (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) article.  You can read the full article at orthoinfo.aaos.org.

Arthritis involves inflammation of one or more of your joints. Pain and stiffness are common symptoms of arthritis, and when t...

Hand Numbness is Not Always Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Although Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is common, it is not the only cause of numbness, tingling, and pain in the forearm and hand. Most of the lay public, and even some in the medical field, often assume numbness, tingling, a...

Distal Radius Fracture: What You Need to Know

Distal radius fractures are one the most common types of bone fractures.  These fractures occur at the end of radius bone near the wrist.

Falls on an outstretched or flexed hand are a main cause of distal radius fractures.  H...

What is "Trigger Finger"?

"Trigger finger" or "Trigger thumb" is the common term for Stenosing Tenosynovitis. This condition involves the pulleys and tendons in the hand, which bend the fingers.  Trigger Finger occurs when inflammation and swelling causing the finger be...

Dennis Sagini, MD (www.saginimd.com), an orthopedic surgeon with Joint Implant Surgeons of Florida was recently awarded as the “Physician of the Month” for July 2015 by Lee Memorial Health Systems.  He was chosen based on nominations from employees, volunteers, and ot...