Watch the full episode and view show notes here: http://bit.ly/3VeVHRp Become a member to receive exclusive content: https://peterattiamd.com/subscribe/ Sign up to receive Peter's email newsletter: https://peterattiamd.com/newsletter/ Peter sits down with orthopedic surgeon, Alton Barron, M.D., for a discussion about the hand and wrist. He discusses the complex anatomy of the hand and wrist, the history of hand surgery, the most common conditions, arthritis, and more. Additionally, Alton performs a hand and wrist exam on Peter. This clip was created from the full discussion with Dr. Barron: https://youtu.be/CtGwx2VAH_E For more on this topic, check out the show notes of the full conversation with Alton Barron: http://bit.ly/3VeVHRp We discuss: 00:00 - History of hand surgery and the most significant advancements 8:17 - The hand: anatomy, common injuries, and surgeries of the hand and wrist 20:35 - Carpal tunnel syndrome 28:41 - Other common injuries of the hand and forearm 37:42 - Grip strength 42:43 - Arthritis in the hands 52:08 - Trigger finger 58:26 - Hand and Wrist Exam -------- About: The Peter Attia Drive is a weekly, ultra-deep-dive podcast focusing on maximizing health, longevity, critical thinking…and a few other things. With over 45 million episodes downloaded, it features topics including fasting, ketosis, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, mental health, and much more. Peter is a physician focusing on the applied science of longevity. His practice deals extensively with nutritional interventions, exercise physiology, sleep physiology, emotional and mental health, and pharmacology to increase lifespan (delay the onset of chronic disease), while simultaneously improving healthspan (quality of life). Learn more: https://peterattiamd.com Connect with Peter on: Facebook: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDTW Instagram: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDIG Subscribe to The Drive: Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/TheDriveApplePodcasts Overcast: http://bit.ly/TheDriveOvercast Spotify: http://bit.ly/TheDriveSpotify Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/TheDriveGoogle Disclaimer: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and the materials linked to this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they have, and they should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. I take conflicts of interest very seriously. For all of my disclosures and the companies I invest in or advise, please visit my website where I keep an up-to-date and active list of such companies.