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Gamekeeper’s Thumb Symptoms & Treatment
What is GameKeeper’s Thumb?
Gamekeeper’s Thumb, also known as Skier’s Thumb, results from acute or chronic injury of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL). Ligaments are strong, flexible,
Forearm Fractures
What is a Forearm Fracture?
A forearm fracture is a break involving the bones of the forearm: the radius and the ulna. Either or both bones may sustain a fracture. The fracture may occur at any
Flexor Tendon Injuries
What are Flexor Tendons?
The Flexor Tendons are located on the palm side of the hand. They are thick cord-like connective tissues that attach the finger bones to muscles in the forearm and allow
Extensor Tendon Repair
What are Extensor Tendon injuries?
Tendons are thin cords of connective tissue that anchor bone to muscle to produce movement. Extensor tendons begin in the forearm and run along back of the hand
Elbow Fractures
What is an Elbow Fracture?
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 of a
Dupuytren’s Contracture
What is Dupuytren’s Contracture?
Dupuytren’s contracture is a condition in which the fingers of the hand bend in towards the palm. It is caused by a thickening of the tough connective tissues
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
What is Cubital Tunnel Syndrome?
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome is a constellation of symptoms resulting from entrapment, pressure, or irritation of the ulnar nerve at the elbow. The ulnar nerve runs the
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
What is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome?
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a constellation of symptoms, the hallmark of which is pain out of proportion to an injury, involving an extremity
Colles Fracture: Treatment & Splinting
What is a Colles Fracture?
A true Colles Fracture is a complete fracture of the radius bone of the forearm close to the wrist resulting in an upward (posterior) displacement of the radius and
Wrist Fractures
What is a Wrist Fracture?
Wrist fractures, more commonly referred to as broken wrists, are a very common occurrence. The wrist is a complex joint consisting of eight carpal bones and their
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What are Vascular Disorders?
The hand is an extremely delicate and precisely calibrated part of the body, and
Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome
What is Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome?
The ulnar nerve is one of three nerves that provide motor and sensory function to the arm. The ulnar nerve originates at the brachial plexus running down the length
Swan Neck Deformity: Splints, Causes, & Treatment
What is Swan Neck Deformity?
Basic knowledge of finger anatomy is useful to understand the complexity of Swan Neck Deformity. Each finger (except the thumb) is composed of three bones called
Scaphoid Fracture
What is a Scaphoid Fracture?
The scaphoid is one of the eight carpal bones which form the wrist. It is located on the radial side of the wrist, under the thumb. The name scaphoid is derived from
Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms & Treatment In Dallas
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis are the two most common types of arthritis that affect the hand. While both may cause destruction, deformity, and disability
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