by Leah Roberts | Dec 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
At St George Utah Hand Surgery, we know just how lucky we are to be so close to one of the top national parks in the U.S. But we also know that the popularity of this park and its unique layout can make it tricky to visit, especially as a first-time visitor or during...
by Leah Roberts | Nov 10, 2022 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Education
Our expert St George Utah hand surgeons treat all kinds of common workplace injuries. Many come from high-risk industries like construction. However, your desk job might not be as safe as you think. In the U.S. today, there are more than 860,000 office workers. Many...
by Leah Roberts | Nov 10, 2022 | Education, St.George Hand Surgeon, St.George Hand Surgery, Zachary Jager, MD
From a quick procedure to treat painful carpal tunnel syndrome, to more extensive surgery to remove a cyst or treat a bad fracture, we’ve seen it all at our St George hand and wrist surgery clinic. Finding the right surgeon is important. But preparing for your hand or...
by Leah Roberts | Nov 7, 2022 | Arthritis, Basal Thumb Arthritis, Dirk Slade, MD, Education, St.George Hand Surgeon, St.George Hand Surgery, Zachary Jager, MD
Let’s Talk About Cartilage and Arthritis The opposing bone surfaces of our joints are covered with a layer of specialized tissue known as hyaline cartilage. This cartilage tissue allows for nearly frictionless gliding of the joint surfaces against one another....
by Leah Roberts | Oct 10, 2022 | Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
You’ve likely heard of carpal tunnel syndrome. This common form of nerve entrapment affects between 1 and 3 people per 1,000 each year. Carpal tunnel syndrome is relatively well known. But the second most prevalent entrapment neuropathy, ulnar nerve entrapment is less...
