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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...
Top Questions to Ask Orthopedic Surgeons in St George Utah
Whether you’re suffering from a sports injury, an autoimmune disease like arthritis, or a degenerative condition such as osteoarthritis, a visit to orthopedic surgeons in St George Utah can be an important step on the road to recovery. Surgery can help to stop...
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...