The expert doctors at Fort Worth Hand Center regularly perform hand surgery to help relieve symptoms related to inflammation, injury, pain, or deformity. Other common surgeries repair nerves or tendons that cause uncomfortable symptoms like pain or limited range of motion.
Gavin* thought he had done everything right leading up to his recent hand surgery. He had talked in depth with his orthopedic surgeon about the procedure, which was to treat a torn tendon in his finger. The discussion included everything that came with it—expected duration, potential risks, what he could expect in terms of function
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William* could not have been more relieved when he completed his wrist fracture surgery last month. He had broken it during a motorcycle accident and there were concerns at first that he might not ever regain full function. But his orthopedic surgeon insisted that the procedure went perfectly, and that he would be back to
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The last thing Stephanie* expected to be doing over the weekend was scouring the internet for everything she could find on thumb arthritis surgery, let alone learning the word trapeziectomy. But she was at her wits’ end after months of worsening pain at the base of her thumb. She knew she had to figure out
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*Jackson’s carpal tunnel symptoms started small. For instance, he would wake up in the middle of the night once or twice a week with mild numbness and tingling in his hands. If it not that, he would experience finger stiffness or occasional discomfort while focusing on intense deadlines, which was largely computer work. He brushed
Thomas* admitted he was nervous heading into orthopedic hand surgery a few months ago. He had severely fractured his hand in a freak biking accident, and his doctor warned that a simple cast would not be enough for the bone to heal correctly. Thankfully, the procedure went well, and recovery was a breeze. Still, even
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It is difficult to imagine having to talk about staying injury-free during the holidays. After all, these are the times that are meant to be merry and bright, complete with plenty of holiday decorations, presents, and, of course, time spent with family and friends. Unfortunately, holiday hand injuries happen more often than you might think.
James* has experienced tingling and even numbness in his fingers numerous times throughout his life. And in every case, he quickly dismissed the short-lived phenomenon. After all, you are not going to be concerned over numbness from falling asleep on your hand or leaning on your elbow for too long. Just shake it off and
Anyone who spends a lot of time on computers or performing repetitive tasks with their hands will tell you that carpal tunnel syndrome is not a figment of your imagination. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a debilitating condition that impacts 4-10 million Americans every year. Jonathan* can certainly attest to that. After years of nimbly using
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Your local Fort Worth orthopedic surgeon can help resolve many musculoskeletal conditions that often keep people like yourself from living life pain-free and doing what they enjoy most without feeling limited. This can include everything from simple wrist sprains, finger strains, and hand fractures to carpal tunnel syndrome, traumatic injuries, and even deformities. If you’re
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One of the great things about modern orthopedics is that finger, hand, and wrist surgery have come a long way. For starters, not everyone needs surgery. Many conservative treatments for common hand conditions and injuries can provide significant relief. But for those who need surgery, the days of only having access to invasive finger, hand,
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