Wrist Ligament Injury The scapholunate ligament is a strong band of tissue located in the wrist, connecting the scaphoid bone and the lunate bone. It provides stability to the wrist and helps to distribute weight evenly across the wrist. Injuries to the scapholunate ligament can result from a variety of causes, including trauma, repetitive stress, …
Kienbock Diseases Kienböck’s disease is a condition that affects the lunate bone in the wrist. It is a type of osteonecrosis, which is a condition in which there is a loss of blood flow to a bone, leading to bone death. Kienböck’s disease is a relatively uncommon condition, but it can have a significant impact …
Wrist Fractures Wrist fractures or distal radius fractures are one of most common reasons patients see a hand surgeon. They most often occur after a fall on an outstretched hand and in women with osteoporosis. There is a wide spectrum of injuries with multiple treatment options depending on the patients age/health and the demands …
Wrist Arthritis Wrist Arthritis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Arthritis is a condition that affects joints, causing inflammation, pain, and limited mobility. Wrist arthritis is a type of arthritis that affects the wrist, a complex joint that is critical for hand function. Causes of Wrist Arthritis Wrist arthritis can be caused by various factors, including …
TFCC Tear (Ulnar Sided Wrist Pain) The Triangular FibroCartilage Complex (TFCC) is an important structure that is meniscus equivalent in the wrist. TThe triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) is a group of tissues located on the outer side of the wrist that help support and stabilize the forearm bones. It plays a crucial role in wrist …
Scaphoid fractures are the most common carpal (wrist) bone fracture to occur. It is also the most important as it connects the two rows. Fractures occur when patients fall on an outstretched wrist. Patients present with pain located on the base of their thumb . Most people think that they just had a wrist sprain …
A ganglion cyst is a gelatinous filled mass that most commonly occurs on the back of the hand near the wrist. They are common and can be seen in all different age groups from children to adults. While most are not painful if the cyst impinges on the wrist it can cause pain. Sometimes the …
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation in the tendons that control the movement of the thumb. It occurs when the tendons around the base of the thumb become irritated or constricted, resulting in pain and difficulty with gripping and grasping objects. De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a common …
