It's No Fish Tale - These Uncommon Hand & Upper Extremity Fishing Injuries Can Really Happen! – Houston Hand Surgeon - Korsh Jafarnia, MD

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Located on the Gulf of Mexico and home to hundreds of lakes, it’s no wonder that the Texas coast is the playground to fishing enthusiasts far and wide. But even the seasoned sportsman can fall victim to some unlikely fishing injuries affecting the hand and upper extremity. In fact, fishermen (and women) put themselves in danger every time they come into contact with marine life – unpredictable behavior/aggressive and often forceful nature of a catch, prevalence of less commonly treated bacteria, unsanitary tools/equipment, poor wound care – all contributing to some common and not so common injuries that hand specialists see in a region like the Texas Gulf Coast. Some common fishing injuries and conditions with which a Texas hand surgeon is all too familiar include: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Tennis Elbow Biceps Tendonitis Finger Dislocation Lacerations Fish Hook injuries Many of these common injuries and conditions are treated non surgically and follow the same treatment protocol as any other patient with the same diagnosis – regardless of the cause. Uncommon Hand & Upper Extremity Fishing Injuries and Conditions Though there is very little that surprises a hand specialist practicing in “sportsman’s paradise,” an unusual injury associated with fishing will occasionally make […]