Distal radius fractures are a common injury, caused mainly by falling onto the hand. The most common type of distal radius fracture is a ‘colles’ fracture, where the fracture fragment can displace dorsally. A simple undisplaced fracture can be managed in a cast. Due...
What is Dupuytren’s Contracture? Dupuytren’s is a condition that develops mainly in men after the age of 50 years. It predominantly affects the ring and little fingers and has a genetic/hereditary component. Excess collagen is formed in the fascia of the palm. Nodules...
The triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) consists of the triangular fibrocartilage disc, radioulnar ligaments and ulnocarpal ligaments. It stabilises the ulnar side of the wrist and distal radioulnar joint, allowing you to turn your palm up and down with control,...
The metacarpal bones are the long bones in the hand in between the wrist and the fingers. You have 5 metacarpals, the thumb being number 1, the little finger number 5. Christopher has fractured his 4th metacarpal, meaning the ring finger metacarpal. A spiral fracture...
What is a central slip injury? The central slip is part of the extensor tendon that straightens the proximal interphalangeal joint (PIP joint). It is often injured from joint dislocation or forced flexion of the PIP joint. The tendon can tear away from the bone or...
