Winter is coming and so are those dreaded winter sport injuries…… Do you have pain on the inside of your thumb? Do you have pain on the inside of your thumb? The pain could be from an injury at the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the thumb metacarpal phalangeal...
The proximal phalanx is one of the three bones that make up your finger. It is the first bone in your finger after your palm. Fractures of this bone are particularly common in children and we treat lots of them in the clinic. Common causes, signs & symptoms of...
What is a distal radius fracture? A distal radius fracture refers to a broken wrist – they are one of the most common fractures sustained around the world. Wrist fractures often happen due to falling over, sport accidents or during high impact situations like car...
Fingers going numb? Dropping things? Feeling weak?…..Have you considered that you may have Carpal tunnel? What is carpal tunnel Syndrome (CTS)? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a condition that affects the hand and wrist causing a range of symptoms including pain, weakness,...
Archibald finalist Tsering Hannaford’s self-portrait ‘Meditation on time’, showcases the subject wearing a wrist brace, and facilitates a discussion on the importance of braces & splinting. Hannaford’s artwork portrays herself wearing a wrist brace following an...
