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Recognizing the First Signs of Arthritis in Your Hands
If your quality of life is declining because your joints just don't feel as fresh as they used to, things are creaking, knuckles are popping, and your hands are swollen, it might be time to think about what the first signs of arthritis in your hands might be. It...
6 Things to Consider When Choosing a Utah Hand Surgeon
You have reached the point where daily tasks have become difficult due to sore and achy hands. You know you need to see a hand doctor in Utah, but you need to know where to start. There are many different things to consider when looking for the top hand surgeons in...
Diagnosing and Treating Hand and Wrist Tendinopathies
There’s no shortage of chronic conditions that can impact the hands and wrists. Carpal tunnel syndrome and arthritis are some of the most common. But there are a variety of other lesser-known conditions that can be just as painful and debilitating. Hand and wrist...
Finding a Cyst or Mass: What to Do and When to Visit to a Hand Doctor
Finding a lump or abnormal bump anywhere on your body can be scary. While we often hear about swollen lymph nodes or lumps forming as an early sign of breast cancer, it’s not unusual for cysts or masses to form elsewhere on the body, including the hand or wrist. Lumps...
What to Know About Treatment: Ulnar Nerve Entrapment
When most people think of common nerve conditions that impact the hand or wrist, they think of carpal tunnel syndrome. Impacting between three and six percent of the adult population in the U.S., carpal tunnel occurs when the median nerve, one of the main nerves of...
Carpal Tunnel Surgery Utah: When is it Time to Seek Help, What to Know About Surgery, and More
Researchers believe that carpal tunnel syndrome impacts between three and six percent of the adult population in the United States. But because the symptoms of this condition can vary widely, and may progress for years before they become severe, there may be millions...
What are the First Symptoms of Arthritis in Hands?
Arthritis is a condition that is commonly associated with age. It’s true that age can increase the likelihood of developing certain types of arthritis. But it’s also true that one in every four adults in the U.S. have arthritis. More than half are between the ages of...
Carpal Tunnel Surgery: What to Know and How to Choose a Hand Surgeon
You’re typing away at your computer at work, and notice a slight soreness in your wrist. Or maybe you’re hard at work in your shop, hammering your latest project, and feel a pinch. Sometimes, this pain goes away. Other times, it persists, getting worse over time....
What Conditions Does a Hand Surgeon Treat?
When you have full use of your hands and wrists, it's easy to forget just how often we use both throughout the day. From brushing your teeth to eating breakfast, typing on your computer, carrying your children, driving your car—the list is endless. But when an injury...