Category: Hand & Upper Extremity

If you felt a sudden “pop” in your elbow while lifting something heavy, you may have a biceps tendon tear. In this video, OrthoGeorgia orthopedic surgeon Dr. Lindsay Barrera explains how biceps tendon tears happen, what symptoms to look for, and why early treatment is important. You’ll learn: Most biceps tendon tears at the elbow […]

What is trigger finger? In this video, you’ll learn more about this uncomfortable condition from hand and upper extremity specialist Dr. Maharsh Patel. Dr. Patel provides information about the symptoms of trigger finger, how it is diagnosed, and how our orthopedic specialists treat trigger finger using both surgical and nonsurgical methods. If you are experiencing […]

Tendons and nerve roots in the hand and wrist can be injured in a variety of scenarios, with such injuries ranging from mild to severe. In this video from OrthoGeorgia hand and upper extremity specialist Dr. Maharsh Patel, you’ll learn more about tendon and nerve injuries involving the hand. Dr. Patel covers the symptoms, diagnosis, […]

In this video from OrthoGeorgia, hand and upper extremity specialist Dr. Maharsh Patel discusses hand fractures. You’ll learn about the common symptoms of hand fractures along with how these injuries are diagnosed and treated at OrthoGeorgia. Depending on the specifics of your injury, you may have both surgical and nonsurgical treatment options. We want to […]

At OrthoGeorgia, we strive to keep our patients informed about hand and upper extremity conditions that could impact their daily life and comfort. A wrist fracture is a painful and debilitating injury that requires prompt and personalized treatment. In this video, OrthoGeorgia hand and upper extremity specialist Dr. Maharsh Patel discusses wrist fractures, including their […]

Are you struggling with pain, stiffness, and swelling in your hands? In this video, orthopedic hand and upper extremity specialist Dr. Maharsh Patel discusses arthritis of the hand and provides information about this common condition. Dr. Patel shares how arthritis of the hand is diagnosed, along with how it is treated using both surgical and […]

How much do you know about thumb joint arthritis? This condition, also known as basal joint osteoarthritis, occurs over time and is most common in individuals over 40 years of age. In this video, Dr. Waldo Floyd discusses the symptoms of thumb arthritis, along with how this condition is diagnosed and treated both surgically and […]

Dupuytren’s disease, also called Dupuytren’s contracture, is a condition that involves the painful thickening and tightening of the tissues beneath the skin of the hand. In this video, OrthoGeorgia hand surgeon Dr. Waldo Floyd discusses the symptoms of this condition, how it is diagnosed, and treatment options at OrthoGeorgia, including both surgical and nonsurgical techniques. […]