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Hand, Wrist & Upper Extremity Insights
Patient-friendly explanations about hand problems, treatment decisions, recovery and reconstruction. Start with a question or browse by topic.
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Nerve Conditions
Nerve Conditions insights
Articles about nerve conditions conditions, treatment and recovery.
3 articles
- Nerve Conditions
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options
Why numbness in the thumb, index and middle fingers can come from pressure on the median nerve at the wrist.
7 min readRead article - Nerve Conditions
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: Why the Ring and Small Fingers Go Numb
Cubital tunnel syndrome affects the ulnar nerve as it passes behind the inside of the elbow.
6 min readRead article - Nerve Conditions
Peripheral Nerve Injuries of the Hand and Arm
Injured nerves can cause numbness, burning pain, weakness or loss of movement. The level and type of injury guide the plan.
7 min readRead article
The Blog is organized around patient questions, not procedure names. For condition-specific information, visit Conditions & Treatments. For urgent symptoms after an injury, seek prompt medical care.