11 Exercises to Reduce de Quervain's Tenosynovitis
Exercises can help improve mobility and strengthen the muscles in the hand and wrist when treating de Quervain's tenosynovitis. Common exercises include thumb stretches, wrist extensions, and using a resistance band to improve strength without pain.
An Overview of Ulnar Styloid Fractures
An ulnar styloid fracture is a type of wrist injury often occurring with a distal radius fracture.A fracture of the ulnar styloid is a common type of wrist injury. This is a break at the end of the ulna, or the bony part of your wrist next to your pinky finger. This part of your wrist is also called the ulnar styloid process.
Causes of ECU Tendon Problems
ECU stands for the extensor carpi ulnaris tendon, one of the major wrist tendons, located on the ulnar side of the wrist, which is the same side as the small finger. ECU tendonitis can cause wrist pain and swelling, and may not have a clear cause. ECU snapping or subluxation can cause the tendon to move out of its groove and cause snapping sounds.
What happens to the elbow 15 years after a radial head prosthesis? A clinical and imaging long-term follow-up study.
Radial head arthroplasty (RHA) has increasingly become the standard treatment for non-reconstructable radial head fractures, especially in young active patients where long-lasting function restoration is of paramount importance. However, long-term evidence of the results over time is still scarce. The purpose of this study was to document the long-term outcomes of RHA for acute radial head fractures.
12 Causes of Hand Weakness
Hand weakness could be caused by numerous conditions, ranging carpal tunnel syndrome and osteoarthritis to pinched nerves in the neck. Seeking treatment can help prevent long-lasting nerve damage and improve hand strength.
