Thumb Arthritis – A Common Problem

Thumb Arthritis – A Common Problem

Thumb arthritis, or basal joint arthritis, is a form of osteoarthritis that occurs in the thumb joint. It occurs at the base of the thumb, where the thumb meets the wrist. It is common, especially in people over the age of 50. In fact, 25% to 33% of people over 50 are...
Kienböcks Disease

Kienböcks Disease

Kienböcks Disease, also known as Avascular Necrosis Of The Lunate, is a medical condition in which the blood supply to the lunate bone in the wrist joint is disrupted. The condition may also lead to the death of the bone. Lunate is an important bone that provides...
Mallet Finger: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment

Mallet Finger: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment

Mallet Finger, or Baseball Finger, is a common sports injury to the tendons in the outermost joint in the finger. Tendons are tissues that connect the muscles to the bones and help in movement. The extensor tendons are those that keep the fingers straight while the...