What is it? De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is the irritation of the two tendons that insert at the base of the thumb as they pass through the extensor sheath. The extensor pollicis brevis and the abductor pollicis longus muscles are responsible for lifting the thumb up...
The Volar Plate is a thick ligament which joins together two bones in the finger and prevents hyperextension. It is located on the palm side of the finger in the metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints where they reinforce the joint capsules and enhance joint...
Thump pain refers to any pain or discomfort in the thumb region including bones, muscles, joints and ligaments. It can be caused by a number of different issues, and is not always result of direct impact on the thumb. The scenario above is a classic case of skier’s...
QUESTION: A 28 year old female fell over at soccer and had another player accidentally step on her hand. Her hand is now swollen and bruised, however, she has full range of movement of her fingers and wrist. A 4th metacarpal spiral fracture What is it? A broken hand...
What is it? The shoulder is a complex region with many interconnected parts and a versatile range of motion, so a shoulder injury can be quite a debilitating issue. The complexity of the region means that locating the injury and source of pain can be difficult, but in...
