Hand & Wrist Topics
De Quervain’s TenosynovitisWhat is De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis?De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a condition in which the tendons on the inside of the wrist near the base of the thumb are inflamed (the extensor pollicis brevis and the abductor pollicis longus), causing pain with ... Read More... |
TendonitisWhat is Tendonitis?Tendonitis is an inflammation or irritation of a tendon, a cord-like structure that connects muscles to bones. There are hundreds of tendons located throughout the body. Tendonitis can occur in any part of the body in which tendons ... Read More... |
Ganglion CystWhat is a Ganglion Cyst?A ganglion cyst, also known as a Bible cyst, is a benign tumor-like growth that occurs on the fingers, hands or wrists, and is situated over a tendon or joint. The cysts can also develop on ... Read More... |
Carpal Tunnel SyndromeWhat is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition in which compression of the median nerve in the wrist causes pain, tingling, numbness or weakness in the palm side of the hand and fingers. More severe cases of the ... Read More... |
ArthritisWhat is Arthritis? There are many type of arthritis, a condition that primarily causes inflammation, pain and limited mobility in the joints. Symptoms of arthritis are caused by a breakdown of cartilage surrounding the joint, which normally acts like a ... Read More... |
Wrist/Hand Sprain/StrainWhat is a Wrist/Hand Sprain/Strain?A wrist/hand sprain or strain involves an injury to the soft tissues of the wrist, hand or fingers. Sprains involve injury to ligaments (the bands of tissue that connect bones together) within the joint and commonly ... Read More... |
Trigger FingerWhat is Trigger Finger?Trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis, is a locking or catching of the finger joint due to limited mobility of the tendons responsible for opening and closing the finger. The finger becomes difficult to extend, may ... Read More... |
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