Nerves

By far the most common nerve condition of the hand and wrist is carpal tunnel syndrome.  Accumulation of inflammatory tissue around the tendons of the wrist compress a major nerve as it crosses into the hand.  The result is numbness and tingling in the fingertips.  Prolonged compression can even lead to irreversible nerve damage and loss of muscle in the thumb.  Dr. Rodgers offers treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome via a small longitudinally-oriented incision on the palm or endoscopically, with a small incision placed in the wrist crease.

The carpal tunnel is not the only place where nerve compression occurs in the upper extremity.  The ulnar nerve, another major nerve of the hand, crosses the elbow and can become entrapped leading to numbness in the little finger and weak grip.

Nerves are subject to trauma and quality of repair is essential.  Dr. Rodgers utilizes his microsurgical training to ensure that nerve repairs are meticulous and accurate.  He will see you through the rehabilitation and perform whatever additional procedures necessary to regain the maximal amount of function and sensation.