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Hand & Wrist Conditions

  • Pediatric Forearm Fracture

    Pediatric Forearm Fracture

    Forearm fractures can occur near the wrist, near the elbow or in the middle of the forearm.

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  • Adult Forearm Fractures

    Adult Forearm Fractures

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

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  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

    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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  • Distal Radius Fracture

    Distal Radius Fracture

    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

    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

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

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  • Wrist Injuries

    Wrist Injuries

    The wrist is a commonly injured joint in the body. Injuries can occur while lifting and carrying heavy objects, operating machinery...

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  • Gamekeeper's Thumb

    Gamekeeper's Thumb

    Gamekeeper's thumb, also known as skier's thumb, is a tear of the ulnar collateral ligament, a band of tissue that...

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  • Sports Injuries of the Hand and Wrist

    Sports Injuries of the Hand and Wrist

    Sports injuries are injuries that most commonly occur during sports and exercises. These injuries may result from accidents...

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  • Boxer's Fracture

    Boxer's Fracture

    A boxer's fracture is a break in the neck of the fifth metacarpal bone of the hand (below the pinky finger) close to the knuckle.

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  • Hand and Wrist Sports Injuries

    Hand and Wrist Sports Injuries

    Athletes' hands and wrists are susceptible to a variety of injuries that can make regular tasks challenging on and off the field.

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  • Wrist Injuries and Conditions

    Wrist Injuries and Conditions

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

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  • Hand Injuries and Conditions

    Hand Injuries and Conditions

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

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