Hand & Wrist Conditions

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

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

Dupuytren’s contracture is a hand condition where thickening of the underlying fibrous tissues of the palm causes the fingers to bend inward.

The hand is composed of nerves, bones, blood vessels, muscles, tendons and skin. Each part has its specific function such as nerves transfer sensation, joints control movements, blood vessels maintain circulation, muscles provide motion...

Inflammation in the tenosynovium leads to a condition called trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis or flexor tendonitis, where one of the fingers or thumb of the hand is caught in a bent position.

The wrist is comprised of two bones in the forearm, the radius and ulna, and eight tiny carpal bones in the palm. The bones meet to form multiple large and small joints. A wrist fracture refers to a break in one or more of these bones.

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

Wrist pain is defined as any ache or discomfort in the wrist. The wrist is comprised of two bones in the forearm, the radius and ulna, and eight tiny carpal bones in the palm.

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 is called the distal end. Fractures in this end are most common.

Ulnar wrist pain is defined as discomfort or pain in the small-finger side of the wrist (opposite to your thumb). The ulna is one of the 2 forearm bones that extends from the elbow joint to the wrist.

Hand and wrist sports injuries are common, particularly among athletes who rely on their hands for gripping, throwing, or striking. Ligament injuries in the hand and wrist typically occur due to overuse, sudden trauma, or repetitive movements.

Hand trauma and lacerations refer to injuries involving cuts, tears, or blunt force damage to the structures of the hand, including the skin, tendons, nerves, muscles, and bones. Because we rely on our hands for nearly...