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 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....