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Traumatic Hand and Upper Extremity Injuries

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