The hand, wrist, arm, and elbow are all very complex parts of the human body - the hand alone consists of 27 bones. Our upper extremities are also vital to everyday living; we probably don't think twice about their health while putting on our clothes, reaching to the top shelf, taking out the trash, typing on a keyboard, or carrying a child.
But when something's not right, hand and upper extremity problems can take a toll on your quality of life. It's very common to sustain an injury to these parts or develop chronic pain over time, which is why Ogden Clinic is proud to have a hand, wrist, and arm doctor devoted entirely to the orthopedic surgery and treatments on the upper extremities: Dr. Brett Richards.
But when something's not right, hand and upper extremity problems can take a toll on your quality of life. It's very common to sustain an injury to these parts or develop chronic pain over time, which is why Ogden Clinic is proud to have a hand, wrist, and arm doctor devoted entirely to the orthopedic surgery and treatments on the upper extremities: Dr. Brett Richards.
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If a arm, hand, or shoulder injury or chronic pain affects your quality of life in Ogden, you want a specialist with fellowship training, years of experience, and a high quality pain treatment clinic on your side. Dr. Brett Richards and his team share a deep commitment to providing patients with the best possible outcomes.
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Anatomically, the upper limbs are as unique as they are delicate. There are 14 bones in our fingers alone and a tight-knit group of nerves. One nerve-the median nerve-travels with several tendons up a passageway to tiny bones in the wrist called the carpal tunnel. Up at our shoulder, the most flexible joint in the body, three bones combined with a series of ligaments, muscles, and tendons give the shoulder 360-degree mobility.
Arthritis
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Arthritis is a very common, but often misunderstood condition. In truth, "arthritis" is merely a term to describe inflammation or degeneration of joints, and there are hundreds of different types of arthritis, affecting millions of Americans each year. One of the leading causes of disability for people of all sexes and ages around the world and here in Ogden is Arthritis.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Carpal tunnel syndrome arises when the median nerve, a major nerve that runs through the arm, wrist and hand, is under abnormal amounts of pressure. For this reason, this syndrome is also sometimes known as median nerve compression. The median nerve, along with several tendons, goes through a small space in your wrist, which is called the carpal tunnel.
Cartilage Tears
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Your wrist is made up of eight small bones, arranged in two rows of four, with complex cartilage and ligaments connecting the forearm bones. Thanks to these strong and smooth parts, you are able to rotate and move your wrist with ease. However, tears in this cartilage and wrist sprains are quite a common sight for our Ogden hand doctors.
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