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Our hands play a central role in our lives, supporting everything from work to daily routines. When pain, stiffness or injury affects your hand, wrist or forearm, it can quickly diminish your comfort and independence. While minor issues are often resolved with rest, certain symptoms signal a more significant problem that should be evaluated by a specialist. Recognizing these signs early can help restore function and improve quality of life.

By Dr. Kenneth Kim, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, Los Angeles, CA While initially a remarkable achievement, general anesthesia hasn’t made any significant advancements in over a century. Although general anesthesia was an incredible breakthrough in enabling complex surgeries and medical procedures with patient comfort and safety in mind, recent research has shed light on a concerning aspect of anesthesia's effects: memory loss and cognitive dysfunction.