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 | 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...