The carpal tunnel is a narrow, fibrous passage in the wrist that protects the median nerve, which controls movement and sensation in the hand and thumb, index and middle fingers. If you’re feeling numbness, tingling, or weakness in your fingers, you could be suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median […]
The workings of our hands and fingers are intricate and involve a close relationship of muscles, tendons, and bones all working together. They are quite miraculous, but sometimes things go a little haywire. That’s the case when a finger gets stuck in a bent position. It then may bend or straighten with a snap, kind […]
Beyond cosmetic surgical procedures, Dr. Hetzler has extensive experience with various hand surgeries. These surgeries may be necessary to repair injured hands, including injuries to the tendons, nerves, blood vessels, and joints. They may be needed after the patient has suffered burns or cuts. He also performs carpal tunnel release surgery, and surgery to correct […]
