Trigger Finger
Abstract Trigger finger is the snapping, triggering, or locking of the finger that occurs due to thickening of the retinacular sheath most commonly at the level of the A1 pulley….
Hand Osteoarthritis
Abstract Overview of osteoarthritis (OA) of the hand presenting definition, symptoms, physical examination, diagnostic studies, and treatment. Keywords Arthritis, degenerative arthritis, degenerative joint disease, joint destruction, osteoarthritis Synonyms Arthritis…
Flexor Tendon Injuries
Abstract Flexor tendon injury occurs to the muscle-tendon flexor system of the hand. Flexor tendons are prone to laceration and rupture with injuries commonly occurring in association with manual labor,…
Median Neuropathy
Abstract Although the most common entrapment of the median nerve is at the wrist at the carpal tunnel (carpal tunnel syndrome), there are entrapment sites more proximal to this area,…
de Quervain Tenosynovitis
Abstract This chapter examines the diagnosis of de Quervain tenosynovitis, a painful condition affecting the first dorsal compartment of the wrist. This is a clinical diagnosis and can be diagnosed…
Dupuytren Contracture
Abstract Dupuytren disease is a nonmalignant, slowly progressive fibroproliferative disorder causing progressive thickening and shortening of the palmar fascia leading to debilitating digital and permanent contracture. Dupuytren contracture belongs to…
Extensor Tendon Injuries
Abstract Extensor tendon injury occurs to the muscle-tendon extensor mechanism of the hand. Extensor tendons are prone to laceration, abrasion, crush, burns, and bites. Injury presents as the inability to…
Ulnar Neuropathy (Elbow)
Abstract Ulnar nerve entrapment at the elbow is a common source of entrapment neuropathy. It is the most common area of entrapment for the ulnar nerve, and the second most…
Radial Neuropathy
Abstract The radial nerve is prone to compression in several areas of the arm, including the axilla, spiral groove, forearm (supinator muscle and arcade of Frohse), and the wrist. Radial…
Olecranon Bursitis
Abstract Olecranon bursitis is a swelling of the subcutaneous, synovium-lined fluid-filled sac located posteriorly over the olecranon process of the ulna and the triceps tendon. It is one of the…
