What Are the 5 Hand and Wrist Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore?
OrthoInfo Podcast: Season 1, Episode 12
Most people will experience hand or wrist discomfort at some point in their lives, whether it's due to an injury, arthritis, nerve damage, or something else. Some issues are temporary and get better on their own or with treatment, while others can cause severe symptoms and profoundly affect your daily life.
In this episode, hand and wrist surgeons Erica Taylor, MD, MBA, FAAOS, and Rashard Dacus, MD, FAAOS, discuss five common hand and wrist symptoms that could be signs of a more serious problem. Drs. Taylor and Dacus will explain what these symptoms may mean, when you should get them checked out, and what can happen if you don't address the underlying issue. They'll also offer tips to help prevent damage and keep your hands and wrists working as they should.
Host: Erica Taylor, MD, MBA, FAAOS, orthopaedic hand surgeon, Duke Health; Vice President of Health Equity, Duke Orthopaedics; Vice Chair of Culture, Engagement, and Impact, Duke University School of Medicine; Duke Fuqua School of Business Executive Faculty
Guest: Rashard Dacus, MD, FAAOS, the Charles J. Frankel Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division Head of the Orthopaedic Hand and Upper Extremity Service, University of Virginia; Vice Chair of Community and Wellness, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia; team physician for James Madison University Athletics
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