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Carolyn Yang
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
Dr. Carolyn Yang is a hand surgeon practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Yang specializes in caring for hand, wrist and forearm problems without the option of surgery unless necessary. Many hand surgeons are also experts in diagnosing and caring for shoulder and elbow problems and tend to suggest non-surgical treatments such as hand therapy or physical therapy.
Carolyn Yang
- Portland, OR
- University of Kansas School of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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Can plastic surgery soften hand wrinkles?
No absolutely not
Can you do reconstructive surgery on a finger?
Yes, I do this type of surgery.
How to treat carpal tunnel syndrome?
The surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome is called a carpal tunnel release. During the procedure, the transverse carpal ligament is released to open up the carpal tunnel to free READ MORE
The surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome is called a carpal tunnel release. During the procedure, the transverse carpal ligament is released to open up the carpal tunnel to free the median nerve from being compressed.
What are some ways to prevent carpal tunnel?
Consider wearing wrist braces at night and an ergonomic evaluation of your workstation.
Do store-bought braces work for carpal tunnel?
Yes, those would work just fine. I'd recommend starting to wear the braces at night. You could also consider therapy or a steroid injection as a non-surgical treatment option.
What's the best way to treat trigger finger?
Best way is to try a steroid injection
What can I do for claw hand?
Your scar will continue to mature for a year after the initial injury. Splinting or brace wear can help. Also, consider scar massage with Mederma, Vitamin E oil, bag balm, or cocoa READ MORE
Your scar will continue to mature for a year after the initial injury. Splinting or brace wear can help. Also, consider scar massage with Mederma, Vitamin E oil, bag balm, or cocoa butter. If the scar does not soften over time and you still have a "claw hand," you may want to consider surgical procedure to revise your scar.
How do cortisone injections work for carpal tunnel?
Corticosteroid, or cortisone, injections for carpal tunnel syndrome is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent that can be injected into the carpal tunnel. Although these injections READ MORE
Corticosteroid, or cortisone, injections for carpal tunnel syndrome is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent that can be injected into the carpal tunnel. Although these injections often relieve painful symptoms or help to calm a flare up of symptoms, their effect is sometimes only temporary. A cortisone injection may also be used by your doctor to help diagnose your carpal tunnel syndrome.
Can iPads cause carpal tunnel syndrome?
Usually iPads do not cause carpal tunnel syndrome. Putting your wrists in a bent position for a prolonged period of time can cause some of the symptoms of carpal tunnel to arise. READ MORE
Usually iPads do not cause carpal tunnel syndrome. Putting your wrists in a bent position for a prolonged period of time can cause some of the symptoms of carpal tunnel to arise. Often times people will do this in their sleep and wake up due to these symptoms.
How effective is a splint for trigger finger syndrome?
It can be effective if you are in the earlier stages of trigger finger. I would recommend wearing it at night to start.
When is surgery for rheumatoid arthritis recommended?
Maybe. There are also medications that may slow down the progression of the deformity. Are you seeing rheumatologist?
