by OrthoTexas | Dec 9, 2016 | Hand & Wrist, Uncategorized
Dupuytren’s Contracture can be defined as a deformity that results in thickening of the fascia, a thin elastic tissue under the skin of the palm. The fibrous cords in this tissue develop knots, causing the fingers to bend downwards. In most cases, it is the little and...
by OrthoTexas | Nov 21, 2016 | Arm, Hand & Wrist, Neck & Back, Uncategorized
Ulnar Nerve Entrapment, also known as the Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, refers to a medical condition in which the ulnar nerve gets irritated or trapped. It is one of the three main nerves in the human arm that originates near the neck and runs down the entire length of...
by OrthoTexas | Nov 18, 2016 | Hand & Wrist, Uncategorized
De Quervain’s Tendinitis is a medical condition that affects the tendons located at the base of the thumb. There are two main tendons in the thumb which pass through a tunnel kind of an enclosure referred to as the sheath. A thin layer of slippery tissue, called...
by OrthoTexas | Oct 29, 2016 | Hand & Wrist
Boutonniere Deformity (BD) is a condition characterized by a deformity in the finger with the middle joint bent downwards and the distal end pointed backwards. The finger joints are connected by tendons and ligaments which allow motion. Due to tearing of the ligaments...
by OrthoTexas | Sep 17, 2016 | Hand & Wrist
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...