Muskegon Surgical Associates is one of only two practices in the state of Michigan that offers a procedure that can reduce phantom limb pain and improve quality of life for amputees. What is TMR? Targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) takes nerves that are cut during amputation and reroutes them to surrounding muscle. Originally, TMR was developed…
Proper Desk Ergonomics
How to Create an Ergonomic Workstation If you’re like many Americans, you spend a lot of time at a desk, in front of a computer. So much desk-work can lead to musculoskeletal problems including carpal tunnel syndrome. Fortunately, there are ways to rearrange your workstation to help prevent the aches and pains that can come…
What is Hand Therapy?
A common misconception of hand therapy is that treatment only works on the hands. On the contrary, hand therapy allows a certified hand therapist to provide care for the shoulders, arms, elbows, forearms, wrists, or hands. These specialists can treat post-operate conditions or chronic injuries such as tennis elbow or arthritis. MSA’s Hand Center is…
Small Joint Replacement
If you have arthritis in the small joints of the fingers, you may not think there’s anything that can be done for you to help with the pain and disability you are experiencing in your hands. In fact, some of you may have already had a consultation with a doctor, and they have told you…
What Causes Arthritis Flare-ups in Your Hands?
It’s common for those with arthritis to report a connection between their symptoms and the weather. While results vary across the board, typically, people find their arthritis gets worse as the temperature drops and the air gets colder. However, the science is inconclusive on how exactly joint stiffness and pain relates to the weather. Osteoarthritis…
Tendonitis Troubles and Treatments
Wrist or hand tendonitis can make the simplest day-to-day tasks much more difficult. The condition can arise from an injury or any repetitive motion. When tendons rub too hard against the bone, the inflammation can result in stiffness and pain. Learn the roots and remedies of tendonitis in the wrist. What Causes Tendonitis? Normally, tendons…
Tips to Help with Arthritis Pain
Is arthritis pain getting in the way of day to day activities or hobbies you once loved? We understand how disheartening that can be, but there are things you can do to help relieve arthritis pain and get you back to the lifestyle you enjoy. Here are some tips to help with pain of arthritis:…
What is Hand Therapy All About?
Do you experience numbness or tingling in your hand? Maybe you struggle with persistent pain or chronic pain that keeps you up at night and frustrated all day. If these types of issues are keeping you from doing the things you enjoy, or even simply performing day-to-day tasks, Muskegon Surgical Associates can help. We will…
Causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) can cause pain and stiffness that keeps you from enjoying hobbies, makes things you once loved to do more difficult, and negatively impacts your job, as well as your overall quality of life. Unfortunately, simply living out our daily lives often requires performing repetitive tasks – the main reason for carpal…
Physician Spotlight: Dr. Ostric
Physician Spotlight: Dr. Ostric received his medical degree and did residencies in general surgery, plastic surgery, & reconstructive surgery at Rush Medical College in Chicago. From there, he completed a Hand and Microvascular Fellowship at Southern Illinois University.