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Nail Bed Avulsion
Nail bed avulsion is the partial or full detachment of a fingernail or toenail. Learn causes, first aid, signs of infection, when to see a hand specialist.
Wrist Anatomy: Bones, Joints, Ligaments, Tendons
Explore wrist anatomy: eight carpal bones, key joints, ligaments and tendons. OrthoTexas offers expert hand and wrist care in DFW.
Wrist Fusion (Total Wrist Arthrodesis)
Wrist fusion, also known as total wrist arthrodesis, is a surgical procedure designed to alleviate pain and improve function in severe wrist conditions.
Finger Joint Fusion (DIP Joint)
Finger joint fusion (arthrodesis) of the DIP joint is typically used to relieve pain and restore function in cases of severe arthritis, injury or deformity.
Digital Mucous Cyst Excision
Learn the causes and symptoms of digital mucous cysts, small fluid-filled sacs near the nails, and what to expect from excision surgery and recovery.
Pain in Abductor Pollicis Brevis: Understanding De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Tenosynovitis is a serious medical condition in which extensor pollicis brevis and the abductor pollicis longus tendons get inflamed.