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Avoid injury while working in the garden this season. Tips from Dr. Nelson and SSM Health.
As flowers bloom, leaves populate trees and a vibrant green glow returns to the grass, many of our minds turn to digging our hands in the dirt to beautify our homes and communities. Even for those of us without green thumbs, some form of gardening or yard maintenance can be a necessity, as pesky weeds and overgrown grass prompt others to reach for the hedge trimmers or tune up the lawnmower.
“As a hand and wrist surgeon, I see injuries sustained regularly by patients when gardening or working outdoors,” said Dr. Clayton Nelson, an orthopedic hand specialist at SSM Health Bone & Joint/OSOI. “The good news is that so many of these injuries can be mitigated – or even sometimes avoided altogether – with preventive measures and a thoughtful approach.”
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We are excited to announce Dr. Nelson’s involvement in a YouVersion Bible plan launching April 20th! This plan has been in the works for many months now. However, we believe God's timing is perfect and amidst the chaos of our current world, we're excited to bring a tool that can help bring restoration. We can't wait to share it with you! #RestoringLife #Anxiety #Bible #Surgery #Orthopedics
Thank you to all those that came out to the 2020 Safety and Workers’ Compensation Seminar. We had an excellent turnout and I was honored to be this year’s guest speaker. A special thanks to Select Physical Therapy and Arthrex for helping put on a great event. Looking forward to next year!
Had a wonderful time this week sharing with local students about what orthopedic hand surgeons do. Lots of great questions and fun times learning about bones! The future is bright!!
Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity, E-Book
Excited for the new release of Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity 7th Edition! This is an incredible resource for all involved with treatment of upper extremity conditions. Pick up your copy today and be sure to check out Chapter 54!
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Oklahoma Sports and Orthopedics Institute
With Valentine's Day approaching, love is in the air. Many may be thinking of long-term commitments and wearing rings to signify their bonds. Others may have been wearing a wedding ring for so long, they can’t even remember the last time they took it off.
For anyone who’s ever worn any type of ring, you may know that getting it to come off can sometimes lead to problems. Here are a few tips from our own Dr. Clayton Nelson, orthopedic hand surgeon, to remove a stuck ring:
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"Dr. Nelson was named as top orthopedic surgeon finalist by The Oklahoman Readers’ Choice"
