Trapeziectomy: Everything You Need to Know
A trapeziectomy is a surgical procedure in which the trapezium, one of the bones of the wrist, is removed to treat symptoms of thumb arthritis. Most people experience an improvement in their arthritis symptoms after a trapeziectomy, including decreased pain and improved use of their thumb for gripping, pinching, and grasping.
How to Wear a Shoulder Sling
After an injury to your shoulder, elbow, arm, or wrist, you might need to wear a sling to protect it while you’re healing. A shoulder sling keeps your arm against your body and prevents you from moving it too much.
A Fractured Metacarpal: What You Need to Know
A metacarpal fracture is a common injury of the hand that involves one or more of the five metacarpal bones that run from the wrist (carpal) bones to the knuckles.1 An impact injury, such as a fall or blow to the hand, is usually the cause.
Hand Pain After Punching A Wall? It Could Be A Boxer's Fracture
Do you have hand pain after punching a wall? It could be a boxer’s fracture. Boxer’s fractures are very common hand injuries. The typical cause is striking a hard surface with a clenched fist – such as punching a wall.
What Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition that develops when the median nerve in the wrist and hand is compressed. This condition causes pain, tingling, numbness, and eventually weakness in the hand and fingers.
