Brachial plexus nerves originate from the spinal cord in the neck. This nerve bundle carries sensory and motor signals to the upper limbs. Brachial plexus injuries can happen at any age, including at childbirth.

Thumb arthritis can make everyday tasks painful, but a newer surgical technique is helping patients recover faster and get back to using their hand sooner.

You’ve been tired for months. Maybe you’ve had carpal tunnel surgery, neuropathy, some back pain, or shortness of breath. But what if all of those symptoms had a single cause?

Dupuytren’s contracture affects the tissue beneath the skin of the palm. Over time, that tissue thickens and tightens, forming cords that pull one or more fingers toward the palm.

Question: What are the treatments for arthritis in the thumb joint? Is joint replacement recommended? Answer from Nebraska Medicine orthopaedic surgeon Daniel Firestone, MD.

Nebraska Medicine now offers patients the option of having certain hand procedures performed safely in a clinic instead of an operating room.

The pain in Paula Travis’s hand and wrist grew worse by the week. After months of dealing with the pain and locking finger, Travis decided to see a doctor. Orthopaedic surgeon and hand specialist Joseph Morgan, MD, diagnosed Travis with carpal tunnel syndrome and trigger finger.

When country music artist Jimmy Weber severed two tendons in his hand, he knew his career was at risk. However, through determination and the support of a dedicated care team, he is on a remarkable journey to recovery.

Trigger finger is one of the most common hand issues Nebraska Medicine orthopaedic surgeon and hand specialist Joseph Morgan, MD, sees in clinic.

Question: What is carpal tunnel syndrome, and can it be prevented? Answer from Joseph Morgan, MD, orthopaedic surgeon and hand specialist.