Hand and Wrist
Finger Conditions
Swan Neck Deformity – A swan neck deformity occurs when the structures that keep the middle joint of your finger from bending back too far are injured, stretched or weakened. The injury causes the middle finger (proximal interphalangeal) joint to hyperextend. This situation causes a disturbance in the tendon system causing the end finger (distal […]
Read More....Wrist Fracture
Wrist fractures are a very common type of orthopedic injury and most often are the result of a fall. When we fall, it is our natural instinct to stretch out our arms in an attempt to cushion ourselves. However, this can result in our full body weight landing on our wrists. When we fall our […]
Read More....Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-term chronic inflammatory disease that commonly affects the hand. It causes the joints in your hand to become painful, swollen and stiff. Rheumatoid arthritis can lead to hand deformity and loss of function. Symptoms are treated with medications, hand therapy, splinting, and surgery. Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms Rheumatoid arthritis most frequently affects […]
Read More....Ganglion Cysts
Ganglion Cysts are a common condition that are not harmful or cancerous, although they may cause you discomfort. Ganglion Cysts usually appear as bumps on the back of the hand and at either side of the wrist. Ganglion Cysts arise from the fluid filled areas on the ligaments or between the bones. The cyst is […]
Read More....Dupuytren’s Contracture
Dupuytren’s disease causes an abnormal thickening of the tissues located underneath the skin in the palm of your hand. As the tissue thickens it can form an abnormal growth causing the fingers to bend in towards the palm of the hand. Severe symptoms can cause contractures and loss of hand function. Dupuytren’s disease usually progresses […]
Read More....deQuervain’s Tendonitis
The main symptom of deQuervain’s Tendonitis is pain at the thumb side of the wrist. You may also feel pain in your forearm. The pain can occur suddenly or gradually and will usually become worse when you use your thumb and wrist to perform grasping and pinching motions. If the nerve that lies on top […]
Read More....Hand Nerve Injury/Repair
Nerve injuries in the hand can result from cuts, pressure, stretching, or crush injuries. An injured nerve cannot transmit nerve signals. An injured nerve can cause a lack of sensation, movement, or both. Some types of nerve injuries may heal on their own. More severe nerve injuries require surgical repair. Hand Nerve Injury/Repair Symptoms Hand […]
Read More....Hand Dislocation
Hand dislocations occur when a force causes the bones in your fingers or wrist to move out of position. Sports or job-related injuries, falls and motor vehicle crashes are the most common causes of hand dislocations. Symptoms can include deformity, extreme pain, loss of motion and loss of sensation. The bones may spontaneously return to […]
Read More....Flexor Tendon Injury (Hand)
A flexor tendon injury occurs when the tendon is cut or ruptures. The flexor tendons attached at the palm side of your fingers and thumbs. They allow your finger and thumb joints to bend, grasp items, and perform fine coordinated movements. The muscles that control these tendons are in the forearm. Lacerations, other trauma, and […]
Read More....Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a common condition that affects the hand and wrist. It occurs when the Median Nerve in the wrist is compressed. Nerves carry messages between our brains, spinal cord, and body parts. The Median Nerve carries signals for sensation and muscle movement. When the Median Nerve is compressed, or it cannot function […]
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