Woman with pain in wrist from carpal tunnel syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common repetitive motion injury that causes pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in a patient’s hand or arm. The symptoms of this condition, caused by excessive pressure on the median nerve, can be relieved with the proper medical care from an orthopedic hand specialist and with special exercises, including wrist […]

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We are proud to report that OrthoGeorgia hand specialist Waldo E. Floyd, III, MD, FAOA’s article, “Operative First Web Contracture Management: Current Strategies“ was recently named one of the Top 10 Open Access Articles of 2024. Dr. Floyd co-authored this piece with Doyle R. Wallace, MD and it was then published in The Journal of […]

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trigger finger text on blue background

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 […]

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Dr. Patel discusses hand fractures

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 […]

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wrist fractures text on blue backdrop

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 […]

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Dr. Maharsh Patel discusses arthritis of the hand

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 […]

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Dr. Waldo Floyd discusses Dupuytren's contracture

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. […]

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Dr. Waldo Floyd discusses Boutonniere Deformity

In this video from OrthoGeorgia hand surgeon Dr. Waldo Floyd, you’ll learn more about Boutonniere Deformity – a deformed position of the fingers where the joint nearest the knuckle is permanently bent. Dr. Floyd shares information about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options of this condition, including both surgical and nonsurgical options. At OrthoGeorgia, our […]

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