After a devastating farm accident nearly cost him his hand, Idaho farmer Tanner Harper turned to specialists at U of U Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ for life-changing reconstructive surgery—and a second chance at...
Carpal tunnel syndrome can happen to anyone, but the causes aren't always clear. Repetitive movements of the fingers, especially with a bend wrist, can aggravate the condition.
Hand surgery can restore function, mobility, and appearance so the patient can get back to their daily activities. Here are some common types of hand surgery.
Gale Devisser, an artist known for her wire tree sculptures, faced a setback due to severe arthritis in her thumb. After years of managing the pain through cortisone shots and...
Heather Miller's St. Patrick's Day took an unfortunate turn when she tripped during a neighborhood game, resulting in a broken arm and dislocated wrist. Follow her journey with Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ of...
Mallet finger is an injury to the last joint on your finger that causes a deformity where the finger appears crooked or drooping. While it's commonly seen in athletes, this...
You grab an avocado, take a knife, and begin slicing it in your hand—it seems pretty standard, right? This method is all wrong and could actually be dangerous. Here's why.
If you injure your finger while playing sports, rock climbing, or gardening, you may be unsure if you've sustained serious damage, such as a fracture, sprain, or dislocation. Or maybe...
Jaclyn Perkins, a BYU student, nearly cut one of her fingers off, which could have ended her pianist career. However, with the reconstructive surgery expertise of Dr. Isak Goodwin, she...
If you are suffering from symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, you might consider carpel tunnel release surgery to alleviate numbness and tingling of hands and fingers, loss of grip, or...
UTVs are usually marketed as safer off-road vehicles, but they still carry a serious and unexpected risk: potentially catastrophic arm and hand injuries.
It's normal for your fingers to go numb while scrolling on your phone occasionally, but if this is becoming a daily nuisance, you may be developing cubital tunnel syndrome.
