Sean Brugman, MD
- Fractures – hand, wrist & elbow
- Carpal tunnel & trigger finger
- Arthroscopy – shoulder
- Arthroscopic rotator cuff & labral repair
Wrist Sprain
It is our natural instinct to brace ourselves when we fall and wrists often pay the price. A wrist sprain is an injury to the ligaments that hold your wrist bones together. Most wrist sprains are minor injuries, that stretch the ligaments further than their limits. But they are usually painful and can be more […]
How to prevent – or recover from – Skier’s Thumb
Most people don’t think about hand or thumb injuries when they think about skiing or snowboarding, but skier’s thumb is actually quite common: it impacts around 200,000 people each year! What is skier’s thumb? Skier’s thumb is an injury to the ligament at the base of the thumb joint, known as the ulnar collateral ligament. […]
Growth Plate Fractures
As your child’s bones grow and develop, what are called their growth plates are prone to injury. Growth plate fractures are cracks in a child’s growth plate—the special section of the cartilage at the ends of their long bones. These fractures may vary from mild to serious, but it is important to find out as […]
Thumb Fracture
Most people don’t think about their thumb often. It’s just there, taken for granted. However, the thumb plays a major role in the critical functions of the hand. The thumb is needed for grasping, pushing, pulling, and just picking up and holding objects. A thumb fracture can dramatically reduce your ability to do any of […]
A. Todd Alijani, MD
- Fractures – hand, wrist, elbow & clavicle
- Carpal tunnel & trigger finger
- Arthroscopy – wrist
- Arthroscopic rotator cuff & labral repair
Boutonnière Deformity
Some health conditions, diseases, and injuries can have long-lasting effects on the bones and joints. One example of this is boutonnière deformity, which can permanently disfigure your finger. Boutonnière deformity may appear immediately after an injury but can also present 1-3 weeks after the finger has been injured. This condition becomes more difficult to correct […]
Hand & Wrist Specialists
Davis K. Hurley, MD
Dr. Davis Hurley was born and raised in the Southwest before calling Colorado his home…
