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A trapeziectomy is a surgical procedure in which the trapezium, one of the bones of the wrist, is removed to treat symptoms of thumb arthritis. Most people experience an improvement in their arthritis symptoms after a trapeziectomy, including decreased pain and improved use of their thumb for grippi...

After an injury to your shoulder, elbow, arm, or wrist, you might need to wear a sling to protect it while you re healing. A shoulder sling keeps your...

A metacarpal fracture is a common injury of the hand that involves one or more of the five metacarpal bones that run from the wrist (carpal) bones to the knuckles.1 An impact injury, such as a fall or blow to the hand, is usually the cause.

Spring brings with it the joy of baseball, but too much of a good thing can lead to elbow injuries in young pitchers.

Primary palmar hyperhidrosis (PPHH) is a condition characterized as excessive sweating on the palms that is not induced by temperature but by mental stress, emotional stimuli and physiological stimuli,

Do you have hand pain after punching a wall? It could be a boxer s fracture. Boxer s fractures are very common hand injuries. The typical cause is str...

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition that develops when the median nerve in the wrist and hand is compressed. This condition causes pain, tingling, numbness, and eventually weakness in the hand and fingers.

Shoulder stability exercises are used in physical therapy to treat shoulder pain. Also known as scapular stabilization exercises, they help to manage shoulder pain, restore functional mobility, and help you regain normal use of your arm and shoulder.

Young contact athletes who underwent Latarjet for shoulder instability reported a 4% complication rate and 3% reoperation rate. Overall, 93% of patients reported improved quality of life postoperatively.

Published research has shown that the repair of massive rotator cuff tears can be complicated by structural failure and poor outcomes and it has been found to have high retear rates. With several management options available for massive rotator cuff tears, orthopedic surgeons should have a good unde...