Conditions
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
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
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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
Pronator Syndrome
What is Pronator Syndrome?
Pronator syndrome is a constellation of symptoms caused by the entrapment of the median nerve at the elbow. The median nerve is one of the three nerves which supply
Osteoarthritis of the Hand: What Is It And How To Treat It
What is Osteoarthritis of the Hand?
Osteoarthritis of the hand is a common condition causing pain, stiffness, and swelling in the joints of the hands and the fingers. The hand is comprised of five
Basal Thumb Arthritis: Types, Surgery, & More
What is Basal Thumb Arthritis?
Basal thumb arthritis is a type of osteoarthritis affecting the base of the thumb at the carpometacarpal joint. This joint consists of the articulation of a wrist
Biceps Tendon Rupture
What is Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture?
Located at the front of the upper arm, the biceps brachii muscle is responsible for supination (external rotation) of the forearm and flexion of the arm at
Boutonniere Finger Deformity
What is Boutonniere Finger?
Each finger, except for the thumb, is composed of three bones with ligaments connecting bone to bone and tendons connecting muscle to bone. There are several tendons
Boxer’s Fracture: Splints, Recovery Time, & More
What is a Boxer’s Fracture?
The bones of the hand consist of the carpal, or wrist bones; the metacarpal bones, which lie between the wrist bones and the finger bones; and the phalangeal bones,
Hand Burns: Treatment & Remedies
What are Burns of the Hand?
Burns to part or all of the hand are common due to the basic function of the hand. Burns are a type of tissue injury that results from exposure to heat (flames, steam,
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
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
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
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
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