Wrist Injury Diagnosis Tests
Here we demonstrate wrist assessment tests including Phalen’s, Tinel’s sign and TFCC tear diagnosis. Phalen’s Test Phalen’s test is used to help diagnose Carpal tunnel […]
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Wrist & Hand
Chronic Wrist Pain
Gradual onset injuries or chronic injuries occur over a period of time and often cannot be traced back to a single incident or cause. Here
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How To Tape Fingers
Here we demonstrate three ways to tape fingers following a finger sprain or similar injury. Each technique limits a different movement: one supports the base
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Kienbock Disease
Kienböck disease is a condition where the lunate bone in the wrist loses part of its blood supply causes gradually worsening wrist pain and stiffness.
Do I Need Urgent Wrist Surgery?
Wrist surgery is usually only needed if non-surgical treatment hasn’t worked, which is the best approach for most people. However, some injuries need surgery early.
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Scaphoid Fracture
A scaphoid fracture is a break in one of the small wrist bones, usually caused by a fall onto an outstretched hand. It is one
Boutonniere Deformity
A boutonniere deformity or buttonhole deformity is an injury to a tendon in one of the fingers, resulting in a deformed shape. This usually occurs
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Mallet Finger
If you have a Mallet finger then you will be unable to straighten the end joint of your finger without assistance. It is caused by
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Exercises
Carpal tunnel syndrome exercises are done following a period of immobilization to aid recovery. Here we explain the stretching and strengthening exercises that are important
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De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is inflammation of the tendon sheath surrounding two thumb tendons on the thumb side of the wrist. It causes pain during gripping,
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Broken finger
A broken finger is a break or fracture in any one of the 3 small phalange bones which make up each finger. It is common
Broken Thumb (Fracture)
A broken thumb is either a break to the small phalanges bones which make up the thumb. Or a fracture at the base of the
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Boxer’s Fracture
A Boxer’s fracture is a break to either the 4th or the 5th Metacarpals. These are the long bones on the outside of the hand.
Broken Hand (Metacarpal fracture)
The metacarpal bones are the five long bones in the hand. Any of these bones can be broken or fractured. The the 1st metacarpal under
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Dislocated Finger
A dislocated finger occurs when two of the finger bones forming joints become displaced, injuring the ligaments and other soft tissue in the process. The