Published by Commons Clinic. [Web version](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/specialties/hand-and-wrist/) Reviewer names are abbreviated. Patient reviews describe individual experiences. Review counts describe source records, not unique patients or clinical outcomes; the acquired snapshot may not include complete platform histories. Clinical education and patient accounts do not replace a consultation. Explore your care # Hand & wrist Understand the questions that matter, explore the relevant clinical focus, and read individual patient experiences with their sources. Hand & wrist ### [Carpal tunnel symptoms: what matters in choosing a hand specialist?](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/carpal-tunnel-choosing-hand-specialist/) Nighttime tingling, dropped objects, and a weak pinch deserve an explanation. A useful hand consultation clarifies whether the median nerve is involved, how it is functioning, and which next step fits. [Read the guide](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/carpal-tunnel-choosing-hand-specialist/) Hand & wrist ### [Ring and little-finger numbness: questions about cubital tunnel syndrome](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/cubital-tunnel-ulnar-nerve-questions/) Ring- and little-finger tingling can point toward the ulnar nerve, but the location and severity need assessment. Bring the pattern of symptoms and any change in hand strength to the conversation. [Read the guide](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/cubital-tunnel-ulnar-nerve-questions/) Hand & wrist ### [Thumb-side wrist pain: questions about de Quervain’s tenosynovitis](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/de-quervain-thumb-wrist-pain/) Pain on the thumb side of the wrist can make lifting, gripping, and everyday care difficult. The first step is confirming the source, then choosing a plan that fits how you use your hand. [Read the guide](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/de-quervain-thumb-wrist-pain/) Hand & wrist ### [Dupuytren’s contracture: when should a hand specialist evaluate it?](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/dupuytren-contracture-questions/) A lump in the palm does not automatically mean you need a procedure. With Dupuytren’s, the useful questions concern finger position, everyday function, progression, and the tradeoffs of treatment. [Read the guide](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/dupuytren-contracture-questions/) Hand & wrist ### [Tennis elbow: treatment questions for work, sport, and daily life](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/tennis-elbow-treatment-and-work-questions/) You do not have to play tennis to develop outer-elbow pain. Ask how the diagnosis fits your symptoms, which daily loads matter, and how to build a practical treatment and rehabilitation plan. [Read the guide](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/tennis-elbow-treatment-and-work-questions/) Hand & wrist ### [Thumb-base arthritis: questions before choosing treatment](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/thumb-base-arthritis-decisions/) Opening a jar or turning a key should not be the only way you measure thumb pain. A good consultation connects the diagnosis with your daily tasks and compares practical ways to protect function. [Read the guide](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/thumb-base-arthritis-decisions/) Hand & wrist ### [Trigger finger: how to discuss splints, injections, and release](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/trigger-finger-treatment-options/) A catching or locking finger needs a plan that addresses both the movement problem and the way you use your hand. Ask what is causing it, what to try first, and when a release becomes worth discussing. [Read the guide](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/trigger-finger-treatment-options/) Hand & wrist ### [Broken wrist: questions about casts, surgery, and recovery](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/wrist-fracture-cast-or-surgery-questions/) A broken wrist needs prompt assessment and a plan for alignment, healing, and hand use. Once urgent care is arranged, these questions can help you understand a cast or surgery recommendation. [Read the guide](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/wrist-fracture-cast-or-surgery-questions/) Hand & wrist ### [A wrist ganglion or hand lump: what should you ask?](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/wrist-ganglion-cyst-options/) A new wrist or hand lump deserves a clear diagnosis before a decision about removal. Once a ganglion is confirmed, the choice often depends on discomfort, movement, and how the lump affects your life. [Read the guide](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/wrist-ganglion-cyst-options/) Commons Clinic ## Meet the *clinicians.* [![Richard Ahn, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/assets/richard-ahn-md.jpg)](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/richard-ahn-md/) Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine – Elbow, wrist, and hand ### [Richard Ahn, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/richard-ahn-md/) Lakewood · Long Beach – Douglas Park [Meet Richard Ahn](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/richard-ahn-md/) Patient voices ## Care experiences. *With their sources.* Selected accounts from relevant Commons source listings describe individual experiences. They do not establish procedure suitability or predict an outcome. Excerpt > Dr Richard Ahn is an exceptional hand surgeon. He is knowledgeable, kind & caring. C. 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