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Human Bites
What is a Human Bite?
The upper extremities and especially the hands are the most common site of human bites. Most people only think of one type of injury when the term “human bite” is used.
Hand Infections
What is a hand infection?
Hands and the structures within are especially prone to infections, whether bacterial, viral, or fungal. The anatomy of the hand is complex, and a seemingly minor injury
Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
What is Golfer’s Elbow?
Golfer’s Elbow (medial epicondylitis) is a painful form of elbow tendonitis. The forearm muscles (the flexors and the Pronator Teres) responsible for grip, wrist
Ganglion Cyst Removal Surgery & Treatment in Dallas, Texas
What is a Ganglion Cyst?
A ganglion cyst is a soft-to-firm, round growth located on the wrist joint. Usually about 1-3 cm in diameter, it is non-mobile. It can be found most commonly on the dorsal
Gamekeeper’s Thumb Symptoms & Treatment
One of the most common thumb injuries is gamekeeper’s thumb. Out of every 100,000 people, approximately 50 will experience this type of injury. Prompt treatment is important to retaining the
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 Injuries & Repair in Dallas, TX
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 Treatment in Dallas, TX
Cubital tunnel syndrome is the second most common compression disorder of the peripheral nerve, behind carpal tunnel syndrome. About 25 out of every 100,000 people experience cubital tunnel
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: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
As one of the most common types of fractures seen in the emergency department, Colles fractures account for about 25% of all pediatric fractures and up to 18% of fractures in the elderly
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
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