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Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury at the Elbow

What is the Ulnar Collateral Ligament? The elbow is a complicated hinge style joint. The humerus (long bone in the upper arm) must articulate with the radius and ulna (two bones in the forearm).

Hyperextension Injury of the Elbow

What is Hyperextension of the Elbow? The Elbow is made up of three bones, the humerus, radius and ulna. Because of this there are actually three joints within the elbow. The humero-ulna

Finger Joint Injuries

What are Finger Joint Injuries? The four fingers on the hand are composed of three bones called phalanges (the thumb has two), ligaments (strong connective tissue that attach bone to bone), and

Children Elbow Injuries

What are Children’s Elbow Injuries? The bones of the elbow joint consist of the humerus of the upper arm and the radius and ulna of the forearm, whose bony articulations fit together like pieces

Olecranon Bursitis

What is Olecranon Bursitis? Bursae are fluid filled sacs that reduce friction allowing soft tissues (such as muscles, tendons, or skin) to glide past bony prominences. The Olecranon is the pointy

Triceps Tendonitis

What is Triceps Tendonitis? Tendons are a type of connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone, allowing movement to occur. The triceps muscle begins at the shoulder joint and extends down the

Virtual Consultation

If you have a hand or wrist condition requiring medical attention, or wish to get a second opinion on a prior diagnosis, it may benefit you to start by scheduling a virtual consultation with Dr.

The Robbie Maddison Case

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Dr. Knight on The Doctors TV

Arthritis & Knuckle Replacement Show I was asked by The Doctors TV show on CBS to participate along with one of my patient’s on the topic of joint replacement surgery in the hand. The

Metacarpal Fractures

What is a Metacarpal Fracture? A metacarpal fracture is a type of hand fracture occurring in the bones which form the palm of the hand. These bones, located between the bones of the wrist and the

Mommy Thumb

What is it? Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Options How Dr. Knight Helps Videos What is mommy thumb? There are tendons that run along the thumb side of the wrist that course through a small

Sports Injuries of Hand and Upper Extremity

Dr. John Knight has over 25 years of experience in the treatment of all sports injuries of the hand and upper extremity from elite athletes to the weekend warriors. As a sports hand doctor Dallas

Medical Second Opinion

Hand and Wrist Institute online medical second opinion consultation service offers you an expert medical opinion with a word renowned expert in hand and wrist injuries. You can receive this second

Workers Compensation

At the Hand and Wrist Institute, Dr. John Knight has over 25 years of experience in the treatment of industrial injuries to the hand and upper extremity. Dr. Knight provides quality and efficient