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March 29, 2025 | SUBSCRIBE | SHOP | ARCHIVE
Written by Dr. Nick Golinvaux
Good morning. I know you've all been on the edge of your seats waiting to hear that my adult league ice hockey team has officially made the playoffs.
Our collective dreams have become reality. You can all breathe a sigh of relief.
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FIRST-HAND KNOWLEDGE
Why Does Your Finger Feel Like a Rusty Hinge?
That clicking or locking sensation in your finger isn't just annoying — it has a name and a specific mechanical cause.
Trigger finger (yes, that's a real thing) affects millions of Americans, and while this common condition isn't dangerous, ignoring it can lead to permanent stiffness and loss of mobility.
The good news?
Treatment is straightforward, with options ranging from simply waiting it out to quick, reliable procedures that provide immediate relief.
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X-RAY OF THE WEEK
(g)Utter Chaos
When your obnoxious doctor friend gets those judgmental eyes when you tell them about climbing a 20-foot ladder to clean your gutters...
Some things are just best left to the professionals.
Otherwise, you lean out over the gutter just a little too far. And end up with an elbow that looks like this.
Shattered. Shattered. Shattered.
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YOUR OPINION, PLEASE
I'll Make The Course If You Want It
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MEME TIME
Lifestyle for longevity
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6:56 AM • Feb 20, 2025
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I find this approach to positive lifestyle change to be a tad aggressive...but he does have a point...
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🩸 FINGER ON THE PULSE
Viking headaches
By far my favorite part of this article is the photo of the little viking skeleton going through a modern CT scan.
But it's also a pretty fascinating look into the diseases we still deal with today that no doubt have affected humans for millennia.
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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.
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Nick Golinvaux, MD
Hand & Upper Extremity Orthopedic Surgeon
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Because, you know, lawyer stuff
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