Distal radius fractures (DRFs) are among the most common types of fractures, particularly in emergency settings. They often occur due to falls or trauma, especially in older adults and children.
Radial nerve palsy is a condition that results in the loss of wrist and finger extension due to injury or damage to the radial nerve. This condition can significantly impact a person's ability to ...
These are high-energy injuries frequently associated with other injuries and often missed on initial radiographs prompt diagnosis and treatment is important to prevent long-term disability, loss of ...
This article was originally posted Dec. 8, 2014. It has been updated. There are many things in medicine that are merely a matter of preference or style. How to check a patient’s pulse is not one ...
The pisotriquetral joint may be small, but it plays a significant role in the wrist's function, contributing to the hand's intricate movements. Strengthening this joint enhances wrist stability ...
What casts more doubt on the 29-year-old's future, however, is the condition of his wrist. The former Wimbledon finalist suffered problems again during the match, bandaging it on one occasion due ...
Early treatment helps you avoid surgery and prevents permanent nerve damage. Carpal tunnel develops when repetitive activities or an existing medical condition cause inflammation in the tendons and/or ...