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Hand and Wrist Surgery Recovery Tips
Our St George hand and wrist surgery experts help patients find the right solutions for their injuries or conditions. In some cases, the answer may be surgery. While finding out that you need hand and wrist surgery can be scary and intimidating, it’s often the best...
Raynaud’s Phenomenon: What is it, How it’s Diagnosed, and How’s Its Treated
If you’ve ever spent some time outdoors when temperatures drop to or below zero, you know that failing to wear gloves can leave your fingers tingling or even feeling numb. For most people, your hands will need to be exposed to cold for an extended period of time for...
Why St George is Utah’s Best-Kept Secret
With more than 5 million annual visitors, Zion National park is the second most-visited national park in the country. For years, it has beat out iconic parks like Yellowstone, Rocky Mountain, and even Grand Canyon National Park. Nearly all of Zion’s millions of...
Can You Treat Hand and Wrist Arthritis Without Surgery?
Around one in every seven adults in the U.S. have arthritis in one or both wrists. Arthritis in any part of your body can be painful and debilitating. In your hands or wrists, it can make it difficult to get through your day. Routine tasks like getting dressed, typing...
Does a TFCC Tear Require Surgery?
You slip on an icy driveway and catch yourself with your hands on your way to the ground. Or maybe you suffer from arthritis. Out of the blue notice a sharp pain and swelling in your wrist. Both could be the result of a TFCC tear. A TFCC tear is a painful condition...
Tips for Getting Back in the Gym After a Hand or Wrist Injury
As the premier hand and wrist surgery experts in St. George, Utah Dr. Dirk Slade and Dr. Zachary Jager have seen every kind of hand and wrist injury. From sports injuries to carpal tunnel syndrome to cysts, we employ a variety of nonsurgical and surgical treatment...
The Best Winter Activities St George Utah Has to Offer
Planning a visit to Southern Utah? Or maybe you’re a local looking for the best winter activities St George Utah has to offer? The team at St. George Utah Hand Surgery has got you covered! We’ve compiled a list of the best activities, adventures, and more to enjoy...
The Ultimate Guide to How to Visit Zion National Park
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...
4 Ways Your Desk Job is Impacting Your Health
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...