Osteoarthritis occurs when there is a loss of joint space between two bones. One of the most common joints in the hand to develop osteoarthritis is the joint at the base of the thumb. Due to the mobility of this joint, it is prone to wear and tear which results in loss of the cartilage,. . .
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Post Op Tendon and Soft Tissue Repair
What is a post op tendon and soft tissue repair? A postoperative tendon and soft tissue repair occurs when there is an injury that cannot be fixed with conservative treatment measures. In other words, the injury will require surgery to be fixed. How does it occur? Tendons and soft tissue injuries can occur in a. . .
Dupuytrens Contracture
What Is Dupuytren’s Contracture? Dupuytren’s Contracture Is an abnormal, gradual thickening of the tissue that lies just under the skin on the palm of the hand. The thickening develops into nodules and cords, limiting a person’s ability to open the hand or rest their hand flat on a table. Who Does Dupuytren’s Contracture Affect? Dupuytren’s. . .