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.
It is normal to experience occasional weakness, swelling, and even pain in our hands and fingers. After all, when was the last time you went an entire day without using your hands? We use them for practically everythingâthey are how we interact with the world. If lucky, these temporary symptoms can be attributed to an […]
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Many of us have suffered musculoskeletal pain and injuries throughout our lives, whether it be broken bones, finger fractures, impingements, or carpal tunnel syndrome. And there are plenty of options to receive care. But if youâre looking for the right orthopedic surgeon, we want you to feel confident that youâve made the best choice for
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Mitch* has been an avid bicyclist for the past year. Without fail, he gets up every Saturday morning before dawn with six or seven of his old college buddies and hits many of the nearby back roads for a fun but competitive ride. But lately, those long bike rides havenât been as enjoyable because of
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We use our hands and wrists for everything. So, it stands to reason that millions of people worldwide will suffer from some form of repetitive sprain or strain at some point in their lifetime. Many times, we can pinpoint the exact reason for the painâperhaps it was too much typing while working, gripping too many
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Frank* always enjoyed working with his hands. It didnât matter if he was tinkering under the hood of a classic car, building a backyard fort for his kids, fixing HVAC units at work, or playing the guitarâhe did it all. His hands and fingers were everything to him. But that all changed a few years
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Christian* has always been extremely active in sports. He takes pride in never missing a practice or game. To him, a good teammate trains, stays prepared, makes the big play, is on time, and is seen by coaches and teammates as ultra-reliable. So, you can imagine how deflated he felt when he got hurt in
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Randy and Lindsay are excited that their 12-year-old son Jacob is playing competitive select baseball for the first time. They fondly remember their own playing days in youth sports, and in many ways, Jacob is a chip off the old block. Their only concern, however, is the threat of injury, which seems to be happening
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One of the first questions our team of orthopedic surgeons gets from athletes of all ages and abilities facing hand surgery is this: âHow soon can I get back to playing sports again?â Itâs an understandable questionâafter all, no athlete wants to be stuck on the sidelines. It doesnât matter if itâs the star college
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You donât have to be nervous when it comes to your first orthopedic surgery appointment. Many people seek treatment for a variety of conditions ranging from carpal tunnel syndrome to broken bones, deformities, impingements, and more. And beyond helping you get back to living a pain-free, enjoyable life, your orthopedic surgeon is happy to answer
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If youâve suffered any hand, finger, or wrist injury that hasnât benefited from physical therapy, medication, or rest, orthopedic hand surgery is your best option. But if youâre apprehensive about this next step in recovery, donât be. Many procedures are minimally invasive, meaning hand surgeons use cameras and tiny instruments the size of a pencil
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