Aparajit Naram, MD FACS

One of the most common misconceptions patients have when they come to see a surgeon is that the purpose of the visit is just to discuss surgery. In reality, my goal is not to guide every patient toward an operation. My goal is to help patients understand their condition, understand their options, and determine what treatment approach best aligns with their lives and goals. In my practice, surgery is one tool among many. Sometimes it is the best option available. Sometimes it is not. Most...

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) one of the most common things I treat in my hand surgery practice - so what exactly is it? 1) What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? The carpal tunnel is a space in the palm side of the wrist that contains the median nerve (a major nerve that provides sensation to the thumb, index, middle, and half of the ring finger, as well as the rest of the tendons that allow you to flex your fingers into a fist. It's a tight space - so if the walls around the space get thicker, or...

Thumb basal joint arthritis, also known as joint arthritis (CMC arthritis), also sometimes referred to as trapeziometacarpal joint arthritis (TMC arthritis), has even more options for treatment! Despite the confusing name terminology, the condition we are talking about is arthritis of the thumb base. 1) What does it feel like? Often, people describe a throbbing or aching sensation (though sometimes it can be very intense and sharp) at the bottom of the thumb where the thumb meets the wrist:...