Distal Radius Fracture (DRF): A fracture of the distal end of the radius bone in the forearm, commonly occurring near the wrist. Volar Locking Plate: A type of surgical implant used to stabilize ...

1 We present the X-rays of a 25-year-old man who fell from a height of approximately 2 metres onto an extended wrist. Plain radiographs (figure 1 ... Failure to achieve a closed reduction may indicate ...

Study population: adult (>18 years) (independent in activities of daily living) patients with a non/minimal displaced distal radius fracture (dorsal angulation <15°, volar tilt <20°, radial ...

Background Power Doppler ultrasound (US) of synovial tissue has become an important tool for estimating inflammatory activity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Most studies are currently using the ...

The investigator sat in front of the subject for investigation of hands and fingers. The subject sat with the hand on top of the thigh, with supination for the volar scans, and with pronation for the ...

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 ...

This image shows the number of different joints which may be affected. This person has rheumatoid arthritis and had surgery—a wrist synovectomy (removal of inflamed synovial tissue) and tendon ...

There are many ways to manage both acute and chronic thumb UCL deficiency, and controversy persists as to the best treatment options. This systematic review has demonstrated excellent clinical ...