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Understanding Osteonecrosis of the Lunate: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

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Kienböck’s disease occurs when the blood flow to the lunate, one of the wrist’s small carpal bones, is disrupted. As a living tissue, bone needs a consistent blood supply to stay healthy and functional. When the blood flow is compromised, it can lead to osteonecrosis, where parts or all of

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Understanding and Treating Ganglion Cysts in the Wrist and Hand

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Rephrased Paragraph: Ganglion cysts are the most prevalent type of lump or mass found in the hand and wrist. Although non-cancerous and generally harmless, they frequently develop on the back of the wrist but can also appear in other areas. These fluid-filled sacs can change in size, appear suddenly, or

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Understanding Frostbite: Symptoms, Risks, and Prevention Tips

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Frostbite occurs when the body’s tissues are damaged due to exposure to extreme cold. The areas most often affected include the nose, cheeks, ears, fingers, and toes, as these extremities are more vulnerable. This condition can lead to numbness, discoloration, and in severe cases, permanent tissue damage, potentially resulting in

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“Understanding Wrist Arthroplasty: A Solution for Severe Wrist Arthritis”

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Rephrased Paragraph: Wrist arthroplasty, or wrist joint replacement, is a less frequent procedure compared to knee or hip replacements but serves as a viable option for individuals suffering from severe arthritis that doesn’t improve with conventional treatments. During this surgery, the worn-out sections of the wrist bones are surgically removed

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Understanding the Role of a Hand Surgeon: Expertise in Treating Hand and Upper Limb Conditions”

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Rephrased Paragraph: Our hands play a crucial role in daily life, enabling us to eat, dress, write, work, play sports, create art, and perform countless other tasks. For optimal function, the hands need strength, mobility, and sensory feedback. When injury or dysfunction occurs, treatment must address all the tissues that

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“Restoring Function Through Surgical Reattachment: Understanding Replantation”

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Replantation is a complex surgical procedure aimed at reattaching a body part—such as a finger, hand, or toe—that has been completely severed from the body. The primary objective of replantation is to restore as much function as possible to the injured area. In some instances, replanting the lost body part

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Understanding Electrodiagnostic Testing: EMG and Nerve Conduction Studies Explained

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Did you know that your body functions as an electrical generator? Nerves and muscles generate electrical impulses that transmit messages between the brain and the rest of your body. Sensory nerves carry information from your environment to the brain. Motor nerves send signals from the brain to activate muscle movements.

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Exploring Minimally Invasive Wrist Surgery: Understanding Arthroscopy

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Wrist arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique used to diagnose and treat joint issues. This procedure employs a small fiber optic camera, known as an arthroscope, which allows the surgeon to visualize the joint through a tiny incision, called a portal. The arthroscope, roughly the size of a pencil

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CMC Joint Replacement: Insights for Healthcare Professionals

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CMC Joint replacement for professionals. CMC Joint Replacement for Healthcare Professionals Advantages of CMC Joint Replacement Faster Recovery Following thumb total joint arthroplasty (TJA), patients experience minimal immobilization and can resume normal activities without the need for physiotherapy. Studies show that recovery is significantly faster than after trapeziectomy. For example, data

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Thumb Osteoarthritis: Complete Guide to Joint Replacement

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Introduction: Thumb osteoarthritis, particularly at the base of the thumb (the carpometacarpal or CMC joint), is a common and often debilitating condition. It leads to pain, reduced thumb mobility, and difficulty with everyday tasks like gripping or pinching. While many patients find relief with conservative treatments like physiotherapy, medications, or splinting,

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Synovial Chondromatosis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

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Synovial chondromatosis, also known as synovial osteochondromatosis, is a rare, non-cancerous (benign) disorder that affects the synovium, the thin layer of tissue lining the joints. While this condition most commonly develops in the knee joint, it can also impact other joints throughout the body, such as the hip, elbow, and

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The relationship between keyboard typing and carpal tunnel syndrome

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The Short Answer from an orthopaedic surgeon Q: Did typing all day give me carpal tunnel syndrome? A: Carpal tunnel syndrome has many causes, but compelling data suggest that using a keyboard is not among them. In carpal tunnel syndrome, the median nerve in your wrist gets pinched. This typically causes numbness

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