Ulnar neuropathy is inflammation or compression of the ulnar nerve – if there are sensations of pins and needles, numbness with or without tingling along the ring and little fingers, there could be an element of ulnar neuropathy. The ulnar nerve is one of the three...
What is a mallet finger? A mallet finger is when the terminal extensor tendon comes away from the distal phalanx with or without a piece of bone, resulting in an inability to straighten the tip of the finger. A mallet injury can be classified as the following: A bony...
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...
