by Liberty Brown | Sep 5, 2023 | Arthritis, St.George Hand Surgery
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...
by Leah Roberts | May 10, 2023 | Arthritis, St.George Hand Surgeon, St.George Hand Surgery
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...
by Leah Roberts | Apr 10, 2023 | Arthritis, Basal Thumb Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, St.George Hand Surgeon, St.George Hand Surgery, Trigger Finger
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...
by Leah Roberts | Apr 10, 2023 | Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, St.George Hand Surgeon, St.George Hand Surgery, Trigger Finger
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...
by Leah Roberts | Feb 10, 2023 | Arthritis, St.George Hand 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...
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....
