by Liberty Brown | Sep 30, 2023 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Education, St.George Hand Surgery
Many different kinds of orthopedic conditions affect millions of people each year. These conditions impact their quality of life, mobility, and overall well-being. If a person suffers from persistent joint pain, a chronic condition, or a sports-related injury, they...
by Leah Roberts | Nov 10, 2022 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Education
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...
by Leah Roberts | Nov 10, 2022 | Education, St.George Hand Surgeon, St.George Hand Surgery, Zachary Jager, MD
From a quick procedure to treat painful carpal tunnel syndrome, to more extensive surgery to remove a cyst or treat a bad fracture, we’ve seen it all at our St George hand and wrist surgery clinic. Finding the right surgeon is important. But preparing for your hand or...
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 Leah Roberts | Oct 10, 2022 | Education
We use our hands for just about everything. So it should come as no surprise that hand and wrist injuries are common, and come in many forms. As St George hand and wrist surgery experts, we see a wide range of injuries. They range from minor sprains to serious...
by Leah Roberts | Sep 9, 2022 | Education
Pain in your hands or wrists can turn even the simplest tasks and routines into a daily struggle. Minor hand and wrist pain can make it difficult to work. This is especially true if you work at a computer or with your hands. It can make you think twice about enjoying...
