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  • Wrist Sprain

    Wrist Sprain - Conditions

    Injuries caused due to stretching or tearing of the ligaments in the wrist are called wrist sprains.

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  • Complex Wrist and Hand Fractures

    Complex Wrist and Hand Fractures - Conditions

    Complex wrist and hand fractures are high energy injuries of the wrist and hand with articular disruption, ligament injuries...

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  • Thumb Fracture

    Thumb Fracture - Conditions

    A break or a crack in the bones of the thumb is known as a thumb fracture.

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  • Ulnar Wrist Pain

    Ulnar Wrist Pain - Conditions

    Ulnar wrist pain is defined as discomfort or pain in the small-finger side of the wrist (opposite to your thumb).

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  • Adult Forearm Fractures

    Adult Forearm Fractures - Conditions

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

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  • Arthritis of the Hand and Wrist

    Arthritis of the Hand and Wrist - Conditions

    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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  • Arthritis of the Thumb

    Arthritis of the Thumb - Conditions

    Thumb arthritis is more common in women than men, and usually occurs after the age of 40 years.

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  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Conditions

    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 - Conditions

    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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  • Arm Pain

    Arm Pain - Conditions

    Arm pain is a condition characterized by pain, stiffness, or discomfort in any part of the arm.

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  • Congenital Defects of the Hand and Wrist

    Congenital Defects of the Hand and Wrist - Conditions

    The hand and wrist are formed during the 8th week of gestation. This process consists of various steps and failure in any one or more...

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  • Distal Radius Fracture

    Distal Radius Fracture - Conditions

    The distal radius can get fractured in various ways, but it generally occurs around 1 inch from the distal end of the wrist.

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  • Hand Pain

    Hand Pain - Conditions

    Injury or inflammation of any of these structures, due to a disorder or disease condition, may produce hand pain.

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  • Hand Numbness

    Hand Numbness - Conditions

    Hand numbness, also known as paresthesia of the hand, is an abnormal condition characterized by loss of sensation in the hand as a...

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  • Hand Infections

    Hand Infections - Conditions

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

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  • Wrist Injuries

    Wrist Injuries - Conditions

    Some of the common wrist injuries include: Sprains and Strains, Ligamentous Injuries, Fractures, Repetitive Trauma Syndrome...

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  • Wrist Tumors

    Wrist Tumors - Conditions

    Wrist tumors can occur on or underneath the skin. They are most often benign (non-cancerous).

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  • Carpal Instability

    Carpal Instability - Conditions

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

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  • Hand and Wrist Sports Injuries

    Hand and Wrist Sports Injuries - Conditions

    Injuries are common in the hands and wrists because they are readily exposed to impact from various sports such as baseball, volleyball...

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  • Wrist Injuries and Conditions

    Wrist Injuries and Conditions - Conditions

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

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  • Hand Injuries and Conditions

    Hand Injuries and Conditions - Conditions

    Common hand injuries and conditions include: Broken finger/fractured hand, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Osteoarthritis...

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  • Wrist Pain

    Wrist Pain - Conditions

    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...

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  • Hand Tumors

    Hand Tumors - Conditions

    Hand tumors can occur on the skin as a mole or a wart, underneath the skin soft tissue or on the bone.

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  • Distal Radioulnar Joint (DRUJ) Instability

    Distal Radioulnar Joint (DRUJ) Instability - Conditions

    Distal radioulnar joint instability is the abnormal orientation or movement of the radius and ulna bones at the wrist in relation to one another.

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  • Extensor Tendon Injuries

    Extensor Tendon Injuries - Conditions

    Extensor tendon injury is a partial or complete damage to the tendon. This can be caused due to: Cut on the back of the fingers...

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  • Work Related Hand Injuries

    Work Related Hand Injuries - Conditions

    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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  • Neuromuscular Hand Conditions

    Neuromuscular Hand Conditions - Conditions

    Neuromuscular hand conditions refer to disorders of the hands that occur due to an injury or compression of the nerves in the...

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  • Wrist Ligament Tear and Instability

    Wrist Ligament Tear and Instability - Conditions

    A torn ligament causes the wrist bones to move out of their position, which in turn leads to wrist instability as the sprained (torn)...

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