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  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common, painful, progressive condition that is caused by compression of the median nerve at the wrist area.

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  • De Quervain's Tendinosis

    De Quervain's Tendinosis

    Inflammation and swelling of the tendon sheaths put pressure on the adjacent nerves and leads to pain and numbness in the thumb...

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  • Finger Arthritis

    Finger Arthritis

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  • Thumb Fracture

    Thumb Fracture

    A break or a crack in the bones of the thumb is known as a thumb fracture. Fractures may occur anywhere on the thumb, but a fracture...

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  • Wrist Sprain

    Wrist Sprain

    Injuries caused due to stretching or tearing of the ligaments in the wrist are called wrist sprains. Sprains can range from mild...

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  • Wrist Ligament Tear and Instability

    Wrist Ligament Tear and Instability

    A ligament is a strong, flexible band of fibrous tissue. The wrist has many ligaments that help to keep the wrist bones in proper...

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  • Fractures of the Hand and Fingers

    Fractures of the Hand and Fingers

    A fracture is a break in the bone, which occurs when force greater than the bearable limit is applied against a bone.

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  • Adult Forearm Fractures

    Adult Forearm Fractures

    The forearm bones can break in many ways. The bones can crack slightly or can break into many pieces. Forearm fractures are generally...

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  • Scapholunate Advanced Collapse (SLAC) Wrist

    Scapholunate Advanced Collapse (SLAC) Wrist

    Scapholunate advanced collapse (SLAC) wrist is the most common form of degenerative arthritis of the wrist that occurs secondary...

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  • Ulnar Nerve Compression in Guyon's Canal

    Ulnar Nerve Compression in Guyon's Canal

    Ulnar nerve compression in Guyon’s canal is a condition characterized by pain, numbness, weakness, and tingling sensation in the hand.

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  • Finger Joint Dislocation and Volar Plate Injury

    Finger Joint Dislocation and Volar Plate Injury

    Finger dislocation is a condition where the bones of your finger have moved away from its normal anatomical position.

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  • Distal Intersection Syndrome

    Distal Intersection Syndrome

    Distal intersection syndrome also referred to as tenosynovitis of the radial wrist extensors is characterize...

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  • Arthritis of the Hand and Wrist

    Arthritis of the Hand and Wrist

    Arthritis is an inflammatory condition of the joints. There are several types of arthritis and the most common type is osteoarthritis...

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  • Boutonniere Deformity

    Boutonniere Deformity

    Tendons in your fingers connect the finger bones to finger muscles and help bend and straighten the finger at the joint when the muscles...

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  • Distal Radius Fracture

    Distal Radius Fracture

    The forearm consists of two bones, the radius, and ulna. The radius is the larger of the two forearm bones. The region towards the wrist...

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  • Hand Infections

    Hand Infections

    Hand infections, if left untreated or treated improperly, can cause disabilities such as stiffness, contracture, weakness, and loss of...

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  • Arthritis of the Thumb

    Arthritis of the Thumb

    Arthritis is an inflammatory condition of the joints. There are several types of arthritis. The most common type is osteoarthritis...

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  • Wrist Tumors

    Wrist Tumors

    A tumor is a lump or abnormal growth formed due to unregulated cell division. Wrist tumors can occur on or underneath the skin.

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  • Gamekeeper's Thumb

    Gamekeeper's Thumb

    Gamekeeper's thumb, also known as skier's thumb, is a tear of the ulnar collateral ligament, a band of tissue that supports...

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  • Skier's Thumb

    Skier's Thumb

    Skier's thumb, also known as, Gamekeeper's thumb is a tear of the ulnar collateral ligament, a band of tissue that supports...

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  • Boxer's Fracture

    Boxer's Fracture

    A boxer’s fracture is a break in the neck of the fifth metacarpal bone of the hand (below the pinky finger) close to the knuckle.

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  • Swan Neck Deformity

    Swan Neck Deformity

    The finger joint is a hinge joint that allows the bending and straightening of the fingers. Each finger is composed of 3 phalange bones...

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  • Carpal Instability

    Carpal Instability

    Carpal instability is the loss of alignment of the carpal bones and/or radioulnar joint. The wrist is a complex joint that connects...

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  • Scapholunate Dissociation

    Scapholunate Dissociation

    Scapholunate dissociation is the abnormal orientation or movement of the small bones of your wrist: the scaphoid and lunate...

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  • Wrist Injuries and Conditions

    Wrist Injuries and Conditions

    Wrist injuries commonly occur due to falls or certain sports and activities that involve repetitive use or excessive stress...

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  • Hand Injuries and Conditions

    Hand Injuries and Conditions

    The hand is made up of the wrist, palm, and fingers and consists of bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and many blood...

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  • Ulnar Carpal Impaction

    Ulnar Carpal Impaction

    Ulnar carpal impaction also referred to as ulnar impaction syndrome or ulnar abutment or ulnocarpal loading, is a common cause...

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  • Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Injury (TFCC)

    Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Injury (TFCC)

    The triangular fibrocartilage complex, or TFCC, is a complex of cartilage and ligaments located near the outer region of the wrist...

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  • Hand Tumors

    Hand Tumors

    Any abnormal lump or bump on the hand is considered a hand tumor. Hand tumors can occur on the skin as a mole or a wart...

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  • Work Related Hand Injuries

    Work Related Hand Injuries

    The hand is one of the most flexible and useful parts of our body that assist us in most workplace activities.

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  • Fingertip Injuries

    Fingertip Injuries

    A fingertip injury is a wound or damage caused to the most distal portion of the finger. It can be a crush, a sharp cut, a tear...

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  • Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU) Tendon Instability

    Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU) Tendon Instability

    ECU tendon instability can occur when the sheath covering and protecting the ECU tendon at the wrist is injured.

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  • Metacarpophalangeal Joint Arthritis

    Metacarpophalangeal Joint Arthritis

    The bones of the hand are called metacarpals and the bones of the fingers are called phalanges. The metacarpophalangeal joint...

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  • Animal Bites

    Animal Bites

    Pets and stray animals often bite people when they feel threatened, or when infected with rabies.

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  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand
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  • The J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery