Hand and wrist

Expert Opinion Do you struggle with opening jars or bottles? Is your grip or pinch strength diminishing? Are you experiencing aches at the base of your thumb? These symptoms are often indicative of basal joint arthritis, a common condition affecting the hand and wrist, particularly at the base of the

Overview Congenital hand differences refer to any anomalies in the hand and arm present from birth. These differences can significantly vary in appearance and function, impacting a child’s daily activities to different extents. Congenital hand differences develop during early pregnancy when the baby’s upper limbs are forming. These differences may

What is Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Reconstruction? Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) reconstruction is a surgical procedure aimed at repairing or reconstructing the LCL complex of the elbow. This ligament is crucial for maintaining elbow stability, particularly in preventing posterolateral rotatory instability (PLRI). LCL injuries often occur after significant elbow trauma,

Anatomy of the hand Introduction to De Quervain Syndrome De Quervain syndrome, also known as de Quervain’s tenosynovitis, is a painful condition affecting the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist. This syndrome can significantly impact hand function, causing pain and tenderness that extends into the lower arm. Often

Introduction  The human wrist is a remarkable piece of engineering, enabling a wide range of movements and actions in our daily lives. Unfortunately, due to its complex structure with many small bones clustered closely together, wrist injuries, including fractures like the scaphoid, Colles, “snuffbox,” and ulna fractures, can occur in

Introduction A boutonnière deformity can impact the index, middle, ring, and little fingers, often stemming from tendon injury at the middle joint (the proximal interphalangeal, or PIP joint). Causes include trauma like lacerations or dislocations or soft tissue damage from conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. This leads to a flexed PIP

Carpal Boss   Summary Carpal bossing is a benign condition characterised by a bony prominence overlying the dorsal aspect of the carpometacarpal joints, typically the second and third. This can be idiopathic, or can occur as a result of previous injury to or degenerative change of these joints. Presentation History