Your Hand vs. Drywall: What Happens When Anger Wins


April 26, 2025 | SUBSCRIBE | SHOP | ARCHIVE

Written by Dr. Nick Golinvaux

Good morning. Welcome to week 2 of my paternity leave from the newsletter. Though the newsletter is more concise, I hope to still provide you some inbox value in my absence!

Please enjoy another of my top 20 most popular articles on tap this week, this time covering all you need to know about Boxer's Fractures (aka what-happens-when-you-punch-a-wall-in-anger).

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X-RAY OF THE WEEK

Some people argue that working with machinery while wearing gloves is more dangerous than bare-handed work.

Maybe they're right.

This person's glove was caught in a lathe about 45 minutes before I met them...

IF YOU'RE HURTING, I CAN HELP

Your Guide: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

This is my masterclass on carpal tunnel syndrome. In this short book, I share everything you ever wanted to know about numb hands and how to fix them.

It's more education than the average visit to a specialist — for less than the average co-pay.

ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND

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Nick Golinvaux, MD

Hand & Upper Extremity Orthopedic Surgeon

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