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Dr. Bertrand Perey

Dr. Bertrand Perey

MD, FSRC
Orthopaedic Surgeon
New Westminster, BC
Q:

Who is most at risk of getting trigger finger?

A:

There are no defined causes for this problem and the etiology likely remains genetic. The average age of presentation is in the fifth decade of the life. The condition is more common in women. Repetitive, heavy use of the hand, or trauma, can accelerate the onset of Trigger Finger. For most patients, however, there is no history of trauma or abnormal use. Trigger Finger is more common in patients with a history of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

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What causes trigger finger

Dr. Bertrand Perey

Dr. Bertrand Perey

MD, FSRC
Orthopaedic Surgeon
New Westminster, BC
Q:

What is the surgical procedure that fixes carpel tunnel syndrome?

A:

The surgical procedure performed for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is called a Carpal Tunnel Release. The decision whether to have surgery is based upon the severity of symptoms. When symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome occur on a daily basis and the non-surgical management options have failed, it is usually recommended that surgery be performed. Ideally, surgery should be performed when the numbness is intermittent and before there is any constant numbness in the hands.

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Treating carpal tunnel syndrome

Dr. Kevin Zorn

Dr. Kevin Zorn

Urologist
Montreal, QC
Q:

What are BPH Symptoms and Diagnosis

A:

BPH otherwise called benign prostate hyperplasia is a non cancerous condition that most men at some point will encounter, certainly starting at the age of 50, 50% of men have it and then going up to about 80% By age 70 and 80.

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BPH Symptoms and Diagnosis

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