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 | 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 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, St.George Hand Surgeon
You’re typing away at your computer at work, and notice a slight soreness in your wrist. Or maybe you’re hard at work in your shop, hammering your latest project, and feel a pinch. Sometimes, this pain goes away. Other times, it persists, getting worse over time....
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...
