Trapeziectomy: Everything You Need to Know
A trapeziectomy is a surgical procedure in which the trapezium, one of the bones of the wrist, is removed to treat symptoms of thumb arthritis. Most people experience an improvement in their arthritis symptoms after a trapeziectomy, including decreased pain and improved use of their thumb for gripping, pinching, and grasping.
A Fractured Metacarpal: What You Need to Know
A metacarpal fracture is a common injury of the hand that involves one or more of the five metacarpal bones that run from the wrist (carpal) bones to the knuckles.1 An impact injury, such as a fall or blow to the hand, is usually the cause.
Hand Pain After Punching A Wall? It Could Be A Boxer’s Fracture
Do you have hand pain after punching a wall? It could be a boxer’s fracture. Boxer’s fractures are very common hand injuries. The typical cause is striking a hard surface with a clenched fist – such as punching a wall. These injuries can also occur in contact sports, automobile collisions, altercations, or falling to the ground on an outstretched hand.
What Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition that develops when the median nerve in the wrist and hand is compressed. This condition causes pain, tingling, numbness, and eventually weakness in the hand and fingers.
Wrist Fractures: Treatment and a Warning for Osteoporosis
Wrist fractures, also known as distal radius fractures, account for 18% of all fractures in people age 65 and older. The wrist is a complex joint connecting the forearm's two bones—the radius and the ulna—to the hand.
