Musculoskeletal Key

Abstract Thoracic compression fractures are commonly seen in osteoporosis and may occur with trivial trauma. Thoracic compression fractures may also be due to trauma or other pathology. Severe pain may…

Abstract Wrist arthritis refers to the painful degeneration of the articular surfaces that make up the wrist joint. The arthritis may be primary in nature or due to secondary causes…

Abstract Although the impact of thoracic spine pain on patient quality of life is equivalent to that of cervical and lumbar spine pain, the prevalence of thoracic pain is the…

Abstract Low back pain (LBP) is a common condition that affects millions of Americans on a yearly basis. As we age, all anatomic components of the spine are affected: bone,…

Abstract Thoracic radiculopathy results from nerve root malfunction at the thoracic spine. Several conditions can lead to thoracic radiculopathy, although disc dislocation leading to nerve root impingement is the most…

Abstract Entrapment of the ulnar nerve at the wrist in the piso-hamate hiatus or Guyon canal occurs rarely but is a condition that the clinician should be able to identify…

Abstract Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common entrapment neuropathy in the upper extremity. Keywords Carpal tunnel syndrome, diagnosis, splint, steroid injection, surgery   Synonyms Carpal tunnel syndrome Median nerve…

Abstract Kienböck disease, described as lunatomalacia by Robert Kienböck in 1910, is avascular necrosis of the lunate unrelated to acute fracture. Kienböck disease generally impacts individuals 20 to 40 years…

Abstract Hand and wrist ganglia account for 50% to 70% of all hand masses. Ganglia are benign, mucin-filled cysts found in relation to a joint, ligament, or tendon. Hand and…