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Wrist Fractures
Surgery of the Hand — The wrist is made up of eight small bones and the two forearm bones, the radius and ulna (see Figure 1). The bones come together to form multiple large and small joints. At each joint, the ends of the bones are lined with a very smooth covering ...More…
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Scaphoid Non-union
Surgery of the Hand — MRI of scaphoid fracture non-union with avascular proximal fragment What is scaphoid non-union? The scaphoid bone is one of the eight small bones that comprise the wrist joint. The two rows of small wrist bones act together to allow the wide ...More…
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DeQuervain's Tendonitis
Surgery of the Hand — First dorsal compartment tendonitis, more commonly known as deQuervain's tendonitis or tenosynovitis after the Swiss surgeon Fritz de Quervain, is a condition brought on by irritation or inflammation of the wrist tendons at the base of the thumb ...More…
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Wrist Sprains
Surgery of the Hand — These types of injuries are common in falls and sports. The wrist is usually bent backwards when the hand hits the ground such as when someone slips or trips and falls. These injuries also frequently occur during sports such as football and ...More…
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Ganglion Cysts
Surgery of the Hand — Ganglion cysts are very common lumps within the hand and wrist that occur adjacent to joints or tendons. The most common locations are the top of the wrist (see Figure 1), the palm side of the wrist, the base of the finger on the palm side, and ...More…
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Magnets for Pain
Complementary Medicine — Magnets have been used for health purposes for centuries. Static, or permanent, magnets are widely marketed for pain control and are considered part of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). This fact sheet provides an overview of magnets ...More…
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American Society for Surgery of the Hand
Surgery of the Hand — Welcome to the most comprehensive online resource for hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder information. Prepared by the largest and oldest organization dedicated to care of the hand and upper extremity.More…
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Pages - HandSurgeons
Surgery of the Hand — Please use the fields below to search for a hand surgeon. You may fill in as many or as few fields as you want. Only doctors who meet all your criteria will be displayed. Using this search tool means you agree to the user agreement and ...More…
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Hand Surgery Anesthesia
Surgery of the Hand — Diagram of the regional blocks used to numb the nerves in the arm. There are several options for anesthesia for patients undergoing hand surgery. These would include local anesthesia, general anesthesia, and regional anesthesia. The type of ...More…
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Hand Anatomy
Surgery of the Hand — Use the diagrams below to better understand your diagnosis or to help describe your condition to your health care professional. Surface Anatomy(Palmar Surface) Motion Terminology Your Surgeon May Use Bones & Joints Fingertip AnatomyMore…
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X-Ray Exam: Wrist
Kids Health — A wrist X-ray is a safe and painless test that can help find the cause of pain, tenderness, swelling, or show deformities of the wrist joint. It can also detect broken bones or dislocated joints. A wrist X-ray is a safe and painless test that ...More…
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FreeMD® Wrist Injury: Visit Virtual Doctor
Free MD — Do you have a broken wrist? As your virtual doctor, I will help you answer this question. I will also tell you: * If you should see the doctor for your wrist injury. * How to care for your wrist injury at home Do you have a broken wrist? If you ...More…