Hand & Upper Extremities
Trigger Finger
Trigger finger is inflammation of one of the tendons, or cord-like structures on the palm side of the hand, that allows the fingers and thumb to bend
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
The thoracic outlet is the tunnel where the nerves and blood vessels go from the head and chest into the arm
TFCC Injuries
The wrist joint is made up of the two long bones of the forearm (the radius and ulna) and eight small wrist (carpal) bones. A supportive structure
Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylosis, lateral tendinosis, or lateral epicondylitis, is a condition that involves tendons located around the outside of the elbow
Radial Nerve Palsy
The radial nerve is one of the major nerves of the arm. This nerve starts at the neck and travels through the entire length of the arm
Osteoarthritis of the Hand
There are many joints in the human hand. Joints in the hand are formed where two or more bones meet. In between the joints
Medial Epicondylitis
Golfer’s elbow has many medical names. This painful condition on the inside of the elbow can also be called medial elbow tendonitis
Hand Edema
Edema is swelling caused by too much fluid trapped in the body’s tissues. Hand edema is a sign of inflammation in the tissues or joints
Ergonomics & Joint Protection
Ergonomics looks at a person’s daily tasks at a job, hobby or home to find ways to make activities safer and more efficient. One part of this is joint protection techniques, or ways to complete activities in a simpler way
Distal Radius Fracture
The radius is one of the forearm bones that connects the elbow to the wrist. A distal radius fracture is a break in this bone just before the wrist joint
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
The ulnar nerve is one of the primary nerves in the arm that travels from the neck, along the arm, through the elbow to the fingers. When this nerve is irritated or stretched at the elbow level
CMC Arthritis
The symptoms of CMC arthritis are pain with pinching, gripping and general thumb use. Using a key, turning a door knob or opening a jar can be painful with this type of arthritis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs when the median nerve passing through the wrist is pinched or compressed, causing a progressively painful condition
Other
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