by OrthoTexas | Jan 12, 2016 | Hand & Wrist
A sprain refers to an injury of the ligaments or the connective tissues joining the bones. The human wrist consists of many ligaments that can be stretched or torn leading to a sprain. It may be a result of forceful bending of the wrist, a sudden fall on an...
by OrthoTexas | Jan 5, 2016 | Hand & Wrist
Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome affects the ulnar nerve located between the little finger and the wrist. It is one of the three main nerves that extend downwards from the neck to the arms, hand and the little finger. It ensures sensation in the forearm, palm and the fourth and...
by OrthoTexas | Nov 19, 2015 | Hand & Wrist
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...
by OrthoTexas | Aug 5, 2015 | Elbow, Hand & Wrist, Physical Therapy, Shoulder
Custom splinting is a common procedure used in physical therapy for various orthopedic conditions of the upper extremities such as shoulder, elbow, wrist or hand. It involves the use of customized and specifically fabricated splints to restrict the movement of the...
by OrthoTexas | Jul 29, 2015 | Hand & Wrist
Wrist pain can be caused due to an injury or damage to the tendons, ligaments and tissues connecting the different joint structures of the wrist. The condition can be due to a minor injury such as sprain, strain etc. or a chronic degenerative condition such as Wrist...