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Introduction Kienböck’s disease is a rare condition that affects the wrist, where one of the small carpal bones—specifically the lunate—loses its blood supply and begins to deteriorate. This condition leads to pain, stiffness, and restricted wrist movement. As the disease progresses, the lunate bone collapses, disrupting the alignment of surrounding

Introduction The wrist joint is one of the most intricate structures in the human body, comprising multiple bones and joints that work together to provide mobility and strength. This complexity allows for a wide range of motion, essential for hand function, while also ensuring stability for gripping and weight-bearing activities.

Volar Plate Injury: Mechanism and Causes A volar plate injury occurs when excessive hyperextension forces the finger joint beyond its normal range of motion, leading to a tear or detachment of the volar plate, a ligamentous and cartilaginous structure located on the palmar aspect of the joint. This injury predominantly

Introduction Cumulative trauma disorder (CTD) is a broad term that encompasses various soft tissue conditions caused or aggravated by repetitive strain. While CTD itself is not a disease, doctors use the term to help explain potential contributing factors for conditions such as: ✔ Carpal tunnel syndrome ✔ Tennis elbow ✔

Introduction: Guyon’s Canal Syndrome refers to the compression of the ulnar nerve as it travels through a passage in the wrist known as Guyon’s canal. While this condition is similar to carpal tunnel syndrome, it affects a different nerve entirely. In some cases, both conditions can occur simultaneously in the