Conditions

ECU Subluxation

April 10th, 2018

What is ECU Subluxation? The ECU, or Extensor Carpi Ulnaris, is the must ulnar of the muscles of the forearm, and extends from the elbow to the hand, where it joins by inserting into the fifth


Sagittal Band Tear

July 5th, 2016

What is a Sagittal Band Tear? To truly understand what a Sagittal Band Tear is, a basic knowledge of hand anatomy is helpful. The hand bones (metacarpals) articulate with the finger bones


Intersection Syndrome

June 23rd, 2016

What is Intersection Syndrome? Intersection Syndrome is a type of tenosynovitis resulting in pain to the lower forearm, usually a few inches from the wrist. The two muscles that control the thumb


Metacarpal Boss

June 23rd, 2016

What is Metacarpal Boss? Metacarpals are the bones of the hand located between the wrist bones know carpals and the finger bones called phalanges. Metacarpal Boss, often called Carpal Boss, is a


Cervical Radiculopathy

June 10th, 2016

What is Cervical Radiculopathy? Nerve fibers carry signals from one part of the body to another. Nerves extend down from the brain though the spinal column to various parts of the body. They


Elbow Fractures in Children

November 6th, 2014

What is an elbow fracture? How are they different in children? 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


Digital Mucoid Cysts

October 8th, 2014

What is a Digital Mucoid Cyst? A Digital Mucoid Cyst is a subtype of ganglion cyst located specifically on the distal interphalangeal joint of the finger, which is the joint closest to the finger


Glomus Tumor

January 28th, 2013

What are Glomus Tumors? A Glomus Tumor is a rare, usually benign, soft tissue neoplasm. The glomus apparatus (or glomus body) is a part of the dermal layer of the skin and is thought to aid in


Biceps Tendinitis

March 22nd, 2012

What is Distal Biceps Tendonitis? The biceps brachii muscle is located at the front of the upper arm. Its function is to allow flexion at the elbow and supination (rotation) of the arm. Tendons


Overuse Injuries of the Elbow

March 22nd, 2012

What are Overuse Injuries of the Elbow? Overuse Injuries of the Elbow encompasses any damage produced when a particular motion is repeated without adequate time for the joint and tissues to rest


Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury at the Elbow

March 22nd, 2012

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

March 22nd, 2012

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

March 22nd, 2012

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

March 22nd, 2012

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

March 22nd, 2012

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