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Is Your Hand Numb Because of Carpal Tunnel? See Symptoms and Warnings

That midnight wake-up call—shaking your hand out because it feels like it’s "fallen asleep"—is more than just an annoyance. For many in the Louisville area, it is the first red flag of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Left untreated, what starts as a mild tingle can evolve into permanent nerve damage.

Understanding Total Thumb Arthroplasty: From Symptoms to Surgery

Thumb pain can interrupt even the simplest joys: opening a jar, typing at work, gripping a coffee mug, or holding onto creative tools like paintbrushes, guitar strings, or gardening shears. When the base of the thumb becomes stiff and painful, people often begin avoiding the very activities that make life