Our Program The USC Hand Center at Keck Medicine of USC in Los Angeles takes an advanced approach to the treatment of patients with hand and extremity disorders. Our surgeons have unique expertise in problems of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand, including conditions such as carpal tunnel, fractures of the hand and wrist, trigger […]
It can cause pain, numbness and tingling in your fingers and hands. Find out who’s at risk and how it’s treated. Chances are you’ve heard of carpal tunnel syndrome, a common disorder that affects almost 2 million people in the United States. But do you know who’s more likely to develop it or how it’s […]
While it’s probably not going to lead to harm, cracking your knuckles doesn’t necessarily have any benefits, either. We all know a knuckle cracker. If you’re one yourself, you probably spent your childhood listening to well-meaning adults tell you to stop, before you cause damage to your joints. As an adult, you might also get […]
If the pain has become unbearable and no therapeutic or medical treatments have worked, it might be time to consider surgery for your carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a compression of the median nerve that runs through your wrist. Women are three times more likely to develop the condition, and people in assembly-line […]
We use our hands every day, from texting to cooking to giving high fives. So how do we keep our palms and digits in good working shape? Many times, our hands can become tired, sore and painful. If you have arthritis, tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome or other uncomfortable hand ailment, you might experience these symptoms […]
