Cauliflower Ear
Cauliflower ear is also known as hematoma auris. It is a deformity of the outer ear caused by repetitive friction or impact. It is common
Swimmer’s Ear
Swimmer’s ear is also known as otitis externa. It is an infection of the skin which lines the ear canal and is common in swimmers.
Post Concussion Syndrome
Post-concussion syndrome is a complication of concussion which may develop some time after the initial injury. There is a range of symptoms including headaches, lack
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Migraine
Migraines are a severe form of headache, usually involving visual disturbances. However, they may also include other symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, or pins and
Cellulitis Infection – Finger Felon
Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the superficial and deep layers of the skin. In the fingertip, this is known as a felon. It is
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Trigger Finger & Trigger Thumb
Trigger Finger is a form of tenosynovitis which results in your finger becoming bent towards the palm of your hand. It can also occur in
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Handlebar Palsy
Handlebar palsy is a name given to a common condition suffered by cyclists. The symptoms are caused by compression of the ulnar nerve at the
Dupuytren’s Contracture
Dupuytren’s contracture is a condition which affects the hand and fingers, causing the fingers to bend in towards the palm of the hand. Tissue in
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Wrist Bursitis
Wrist bursitis is inflammation of a bursa, which is a small sack of fluid that helps lubricate the movement of tendons over bone. There are
Ganglion cyst
A wrist ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled lump that commonly appears on the back or front of the wrist. It is usually harmless and may
Wrist Tendonitis
Wrist tendonitis is inflammation of tendons in the wrist. It is an overuse injury resulting in gradual onset pain and stiffness. In most cases it
RSI – Repetitive Strain Injury
RSI or repetitive strain injury is a general term rather than a specific diagnosis used to describe gradual onset pain, usually in the forearm, wrist,
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Distal Radial Epiphysis Injury
A distal radial epiphysis injury is an injury to the growth plate at the wrist end of the radius bone in the forearm. It mostly
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Colles Fracture of the Wrist
A Colles fracture is a common type of broken wrist involving a fracture of the radius bone near the wrist. It usually occurs after falling
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Anterior Interosseous Syndrome
Anterior Interosseous Syndrome is the entrapment of a branch of the Median nerve, just above the elbow. The nerve becomes compressed, causing symptoms of pain
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