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Woman with wrist ligament injury.
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Wrist Ligament Injuries

After a bad sprain to the wrist x-rays can sometimes look normal, but there may be a significant ligament injury. The commonest wrist ligament...

Person holding a wrist due to scaphoid fracture.
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Wrist Fractures

Fractures of the distal radius are common and many heal well in a plaster or a splint without the need for surgery. However, some that extend...

Holding wrist due to pain caused by Wrist Arthitis.
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Wrist Arthritis

The wrist can become involved in arthritis where the joint cartilage has been worn away. This can happen either because of undiagnosed ligament...

Hand showing person suffering with a trigger digit
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Trigger Digit

A trigger digit is a thumb or finger that gets stuck in a curled down position, but can usually be brought straight by the patient either using...

Person holding a wrist due to scaphoid fracture.
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Scaphoid Fractures

The scaphoid is one of the commonest bones to be fractured in the wrist. Scaphoid fractures can be problematic because they can be difficult to...

Doctor examing hand and wrist
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Dupuytren’s Disease

Dupuytren’s disease is a condition where the finger starts to curl into the palm. Previously called the Viking disease because of a perceived...

Doctor holding and examining hand of patient with carpul tunnel syndrome
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the commonest reasons why patients seek the advice of a hand surgeon.  It occurs when the median nerve is...