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What is a Smith’s fracture?
A Smith’s fracture is a fracture to the distal radius (wrist). It is often called a reverse Colle’s fracture; the more common type of distal radius...
Is trigger thumb common in children?
Trigger thumb is common in young children. They likely have had it from birth, but as it is not very noticeable or causing problems, it isn’t picked...
Do you have numbness over the back of your thumb & hand?
If you are experiencing numbness over the back of your thumb and hand, this could be coming from the radial nerve. Let’s take a look at what radial...
Hand pain whilst playing video games
Do you experience hand pain whilst playing video games? Repetitve injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome or DeQuervain’s tenosynovitis may be the...
What are the symptoms, causes & treatment for a broken arm?
QUESTION: A 32-year old male is experiencing sharp pain and swelling in his wrist after falling heavily onto his outstretched arm at work. Movement is quite painful, it is tender to touch and there is some slight bruising around the swelling. What is it and what should he do? What Is It?
What is tennis elbow, or elbow epicondylitis?
Lateral and medial elbow epicondylitis are two conditions also known as tennis elbow and golfer's elbow respectively, and are common causes of elbow...
An overview of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
What is complex regional pain syndrome? Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a disorder of the central nervous system and most commonly affects...
Treating a distal radius fracture with hand therapy
Scenario: Max was snowboarding when he fell onto an outstretched hand and sustained an undisplaced distal radius fracture. Distal radius fractures are a common injury, caused mainly by falling onto the hand. The most common type of distal radius fracture is a ‘colle’s’ fracture, where the fracture fragment can displace…
Treating a Colles Fracture with hand therapy
Scenario: Max was snowboarding when he fell onto an outstretched hand and sustained an undisplaced distal radius fracture. Treating a Colles Fracture With Hand Therapy 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’…
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