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 | Jul 20, 2023 | St.George Hand Surgeon, St.George Hand Surgery
There’s no shortage of chronic conditions that can impact the hands and wrists. Carpal tunnel syndrome and arthritis are some of the most common. But there are a variety of other lesser-known conditions that can be just as painful and debilitating. Hand and wrist...
by Leah Roberts | Jul 10, 2023 | St.George Hand Surgeon
Finding a lump or abnormal bump anywhere on your body can be scary. While we often hear about swollen lymph nodes or lumps forming as an early sign of breast cancer, it’s not unusual for cysts or masses to form elsewhere on the body, including the hand or wrist. Lumps...
by Leah Roberts | Jun 10, 2023 | Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, St.George Hand Surgeon
When most people think of common nerve conditions that impact the hand or wrist, they think of carpal tunnel syndrome. Impacting between three and six percent of the adult population in the U.S., carpal tunnel occurs when the median nerve, one of the main nerves of...
by Leah Roberts | Jun 10, 2023 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, St.George Hand Surgeon, St.George Hand Surgery
Researchers believe that carpal tunnel syndrome impacts between three and six percent of the adult population in the United States. But because the symptoms of this condition can vary widely, and may progress for years before they become severe, there may be millions...
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...
