Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a disease affecting the joints. It is very treatable. It is rarely deforming or crippling, although it can be painful if not treated.
Mallet Finger
Mallet finger is a condition caused by disruption of the tendon (extensor mechanism) of the finger joint at the base of the fingernail.
Kienböck's Disease
Kienböck disease is a condition in which a one of the small bones of the hand in the wrist called the lunatedies.
Intersection Syndrome
An intersection syndrome is a relatively rare overuse tendinitis affecting the wrist.
Innovations in Wrist Care
Fractures of the bones of the wrist, particularly the radius and the scaphoid remain common sources of injuries requiring fracture care.
The Growth Plate
Our skeleton is a marvelous thing. It grows as we grow! And it does this without shutting down or closing for remodeling. A great thing, or we would be in real trouble!
Glucosamine and Chondroitin
Chondroitin and Glucosamine are not drugs. First of all, legally neither of these are drugs, they are “nutritional supplements.”
Ganglion - Hand
Mucous cyst is a term given to a ganglion cyst when it occurs overlying the last joint of the finger.
Ganglion - Wrist
Ganglion cysts are masses usually found around the wrist, although they can be found in other places.
Gameskeeper Thumb
Gamekeeper’s Thumb, also called Skier’s Thumb, is an injury to the thumb on the little finger side, at the second joint from the thumbnail (MP joint).