What is Skiers Thumb: It is a rupture of one of key ligament that helps stabilize the thumb during pinch activities (Figure 1). The injury often occurs with the ligament…
Read MoreWhat is Reflex Sympatheic Dystrophy (RSD or CRPS)? RSD is a condition that was diagnosed as early as the civil war, but is still poorly understood. An injury to the…
Read MoreWhat are Mallet Finger Injuries? These are common injuries that occur at the tip of the finger when a sudden blow such as having a finger struck by a ball…
Read MoreWhat are Scaphoid Fractures? The scaphoid is one of the key bones in the wrist that control wrist motion and is the most commonly fractured (Figures 1 and 2). The…
Read MoreWhat are Radial Head Fractures? The radial head is a very special part of the elbow joint. It provides stability and allows the elbow to rotate, so the hand can…
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