Several hand conditions produce similar symptoms but require entirely different treatment. A bent finger, a painful lump, and numbness in 2 fingers each have multiple possible causes. Identifying the right one determines whether the treatment will work.
Board-Certified Surgeon
Performed by Dr. Howland
Surgeon-Led at Every Step
Consultation through final follow-up
Function First
Mobility restored before appearance
Individualized Surgical Plans
Designed for your anatomy
What it Does
- Relieves pressure on compressed nerves
- Restores movement to stiff or locked fingers
- Addresses pain, numbness, and tingling
- Improves grip strength and hand function
What Hand and Nerve Surgery Treats
Relief for Pain, Numbness, and Lost Motion
Hand and nerve surgery in South Jordan from the team at Avant Plastics addresses the compressed nerves, thickened tissue, and restricted tendons that interfere with how your hands work. Dr. Howland examines the hand, identifies which structure is responsible, and recommends surgery only when it is the best answer.
What It Treats:
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Carpal tunnel syndrome
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Cubital tunnel syndrome
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Trigger finger
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Dupuytren's contracture
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Ganglion cysts
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Nerve compression causing numbness or weakness


Meet Dr. Howland
A Salt Lake native, published author, and board-certified plastic surgeon devoted to honest guidance and beautiful results.

Meet Dr. Maglić
A trained artist and board-certified plastic surgeon who brings photorealistic precision and genuine warmth to every patient’s care.

Why Choose
Avant Plastics
Function evaluated before making recommendations.
Splinting, activity changes, and injections resolve many hand conditions without an operation. Your surgeon discusses those options with you, and only recommends surgery when the evidence supports it.
Dr. Howland examines your hand at your consultation, performs your procedure, and follows up throughout your recovery. Your questions about grip, sensation, and returning to work reach the person who did the work.
The Process
Planned. Performed. Perfected.
Prepare With Confidence
Every Avant Plastics patient receives a pre-surgical checklist covering medication, nutrition, transportation, and recovery planning, so surgery day arrives without guesswork.

Out-of-Town Patients
Traveling for Your Procedure?
Patients visit Avant Plastics from across Utah and beyond. Our travel guide covers nearby lodging, airport access, and how to plan a comfortable recovery away from home.
Complementary Procedures
Frequently Asked Questions
Carpal tunnel syndrome is the compression of the median nerve where it passes through a narrow channel in your wrist. It produces numbness and tingling through the thumb, index, and middle fingers, which frequently worsens. Left untreated, it can progress to muscle weakness and dropping objects.
Both conditions bend a finger toward the palm, and patients regularly confuse them. A trigger finger snaps or catches, but the patient can usually straighten it with their other hand. A finger affected by Dupuytren’s will not straighten, even with help. The distinction determines if hand and nerve surgery in South Jordan is right for you..
Many hand conditions improve without an operation. Splinting, activity changes, anti-inflammatory medication, and corticosteroid injections resolve symptoms for many patients. Surgery becomes the next step when those measures fail, or when nerve compression causes weakness.
Specifics depend on the procedure. Broadly, bandages stay in place until Dr. Howland sees you, and sutures come out around the 2-week mark. Nerves recover slowly, roughly 1 inch per month, so full recovery can take up to a year.
Frequently, yes. Unlike elective cosmetic procedures, surgeons usually perform hand and nerve surgery in South Jordan to restore function, which is the category insurers are most likely to cover. Our team reviews your specific benefits with you before you schedule.

Begin With Confidence
Your Next Step Starts Here
Experienced, board-certified surgeons guide every step at Avant Plastics, from your first question to your final follow-up. Reach out today and discover skilled, patient-first surgical care.
















