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,. . .
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. . .
You may have questions about De Quervains Tenosynovitis. Makovicka Physical Therapy’s Hand Therapist and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant help out by answering a few of the most often asked questions: What is De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis? De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is when the tendons along the thumb side of the wrist are swollen and painful. It can. . .
An amputation is the loss of a body part such as a finger, hand, arm, toe, foot, or leg which may be caused by a severe injury, infection, frostbite, or a health condition such as diabetes or peripheral artery disease. Amputations may be necessary to prevent an infection from spreading to other parts of the. . .
A hand therapist is an occupational or physical therapist, who, through advanced continuing education and clinical experience, has become proficient in the treatment of upper extremity conditions resulting from trauma, disease, congenital or acquired deformity. A hand therapist may achieve advanced certification as a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT). To obtain the CHT credential, a therapist. . .