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Get a handle on arthritis pain with specialized wrist and hand treatments

Get a handle on arthritis pain with specialized wrist and hand treatments

An easy-to-understand introduction to hand and wrist arthritis, covering diagnosis, treatment, surgery, and recovery – from UT Southwestern's Purushottam Nagarkar, M.D.

Purushottam Nagarkar, M.D.

December 22, 2022

How hand surgery restores dexterity for adults and children

How hand surgery restores dexterity for adults and children

Hand pain complicates simple activities. Plastic surgeon Jennifer Kargel, M.D., discusses treatments for common conditions, such as arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome.

Jennifer Kargel, M.D.

October 10, 2022

Restoring hand function impaired by Dupuytren’s contracture

Restoring hand function impaired by Dupuytren’s contracture

Dupuytren’s contracture is a treatable hand deformity that can impair dexterity. UT Southwestern's Dr. Shelby Lies discusses options to restore hand mobility and aesthetics.

Shelby Lies, M.D.

March 16, 2022

Carpal tunnel syndrome and pregnancy go hand in hand

Carpal tunnel syndrome and pregnancy go hand in hand

Carpal tunnel syndrome can be associated with pregnancy. Explore the symptoms and available treatment in this week's Your Pregnancy Matters blog.

Robyn Horsager-Boehrer, M.D.

October 20, 2020

6 plastic surgery options for treating rheumatoid arthritis

6 plastic surgery options for treating rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can rob patients of mobility in their fingers and other joints of the body. When medication alone isn’t enough to treat the symptoms, plastic surgery can effectively manage the disease and improve the appearance of the hands. Learn more.

Shelby Lies, M.D.

December 5, 2018