All posts by Carolina Hand and Sports Medicine

Young woman regains use of her right hand with reconstructive hand surgery

Dr. Chris Lechner, News Around the Practice May 3, 2019 By Carolina Hand and Sports Medicine

Katylyn is a 19-year-old female who was involved in a car accident which resulted in the traumatic amputation of her left index finger. She also had numerous glass shards in her hand. She had emergency surgery which left her with an unsightly index finger amputation stump. After discussion with the patient and her family members, … Continue reading Young woman regains use of her right hand with reconstructive hand surgery →

Lechner Tackles the Tuck

Dr. Chris Lechner, News Around the Practice April 11, 2019 By Carolina Hand and Sports Medicine

A swimmer, paddle boarder, kayaker Chris Lechner’s enjoys all aspects of water and finds deep meaning in each adventure. He has shared a few of his adventures previously with Blue Ridge Outdoor Magazine. Now, he has completed a SUP first descent of the Tuckasegee River in North Carolina. The best part was that he shared the adventure with his sons … Continue reading Lechner Tackles the Tuck →

Dabo Sweeney in Asheville for a fundraiser for WNC Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Dr. Jay West, News Around the Practice February 28, 2019 By Carolina Hand and Sports Medicine

Dr. West was pleased to help bring Dabo Sweeney to Asheville for a fundraiser for WNC Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Coach Sweeney spoke to 1500 students, coaches, and business leaders at the Biltmore Church in Arden. As a presenting sponsor, Dr. West had the opportunity to meet with Coach Sweeney before the event and continues … Continue reading Dabo Sweeney in Asheville for a fundraiser for WNC Fellowship of Christian Athletes →

4 Tips for Using Crutches the Right Way

Orthopedic Surgery & Medicine, Physical & Occupational Therapy, , May 2, 2018 By Carolina Hand and Sports Medicine

Are you currently facing a surgery that will have you on crutches for several weeks and wondering how to use them properly? Or are you perhaps using crutches already after injury but are experiencing more discomfort than you’d like? In either case, it’s important to know how to use crutches safely. This will help you … Continue reading 4 Tips for Using Crutches the Right Way →

Carolina Hand Surgeons Reconstruct a Patient’s Thumb Using an Unexpected Resource

Dr. Bruce Minkin, Dr. Chris Lechner, News Around the Practice, , March 13, 2018 By Carolina Hand and Sports Medicine

Have you ever taken the time to consider how much you use your thumb every day? You’re probably using it right now to scroll down as you read this post. We tend to take our thumbs for granted, but that is no longer the case for one of our patients, who was recently featured in … Continue reading Carolina Hand Surgeons Reconstruct a Patient’s Thumb Using an Unexpected Resource →