by Liberty Brown | Oct 23, 2023 | Dirk Slade, MD, St.George Hand Surgeon, Zachary Jager, MD
Understanding Ulnar Nerve Entrapment The ulnar nerve is a vital nervous system component that is responsible for transmitting signals between the brain, forearm, and hand. There are a range of uncomfortable symptoms that happen when a person experiences ulnar nerve...
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 stgeorgehanstg | Jun 29, 2022 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dirk Slade, MD, Education, St.George Hand Surgeon, St.George Hand Surgery
Carpal Tunnel: Basic Anatomy and Definition Carpal tunnel syndrome is a nerve problem categorized as compressive neuropathy or simply a pinched nerve. Nerves can experience pressure or pinching injury anywhere along the path between exiting the spinal canal and...
