Osteoarthritis of Hand near Taylorsville, UT

Biography: Dr. Brett Richards was born and raised in Texas. Dr. Richards specializes in Upper Extremity Surgery. His unique skill set allows him to care for a diverse patient population with a number of musculoskeletal ailments. His interests include nerve compression, arthritis of the hand, wrist and elbow, limb contractures secondary to stroke or traumatic brain injury, and sports-related injuries of the upper extremity. Prior to coming to Ogden, he was the upper extremity team physician for NCAA Division I and II scholarship athletes at two universities in south Texas. He brings his love of sports to Utah and hopes to continue his work by helping athletes in the Beehive state. In his spare time Dr. Richards enjoys golfing, fishing, skiing with his family, and cheering on the Heisman winning Fighting Texas Aggies.

Care Philosophy: Your hands are how you interact with the world. Restoring full function to your hands is essential after an injury, and I use a wide array of surgical and non-surgical methods to treat traumatic and degenerative conditions. While I love performing surgery and see excellent surgical outcomes, I prefer to try non-surgical treatments for most conditions before jumping straight to surgery, as each surgery comes along with its own risks. For patients with a clear need for surgery, though, I can usually schedule surgery within just a few days.Hand injuries and problems can be debilitating, so I offer telehealth appointments for select conditions, and same- or next-day in-person appointments to get you on the path to healing as soon as possible.