Courtesy Dr Jefferey Yao, Dr Ashok Shyam, Ortho TV Overview Wrist ligaments function as static stabilizers, guiding and constraining motion of the carpal bones. Types of Wrist Ligaments 1. Intrinsic Ligaments Located entirely within the carpus Connect adjacent carpal bones Examples: Scapholunate ligament Lunotriquetral ligament 2. Extrinsic Ligaments Connect carpal bones to the radius or […]
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Kienbock’s Disease
Courtesy Dr Greg Bain, Dr Ashok Shyam, Ortho TV Kienböck Disease (Avascular Necrosis of the Lunate) Overview Kienböck disease is a condition characterized by avascular necrosis of the lunate, leading to: Progressive lunate collapse Carpal instability Secondary degenerative arthritis of the wrist It is a multifactorial disease involving mechanical, vascular, and structural factors Pathophysiology […]
Kanavel’s Signs, Infection of the Flexor Tendons
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA
High Pressure Injection Injury of the Hand
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA High-Pressure Injection Injury of the Hand Overview High-pressure injection injuries are serious industrial hand injuries caused by accidental injection of material under pressure. Common sources: Paint spray guns Grease guns Diesel or hydraulic devices Despite a small entry wound, these injuries cause extensive internal damage […]
Examination Of The Hand, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA
Ganglion Cyst Of The Wrist
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA
Common Conditions Of The Thumb, Causes , Diagnosis and Treatment.
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Common Conditions Affecting Thumb Function Overview The thumb plays a critical role in: Pinch Grip Fine motor function Various conditions can impair thumb function, leading to: Pain Weakness Deformity Loss of dexterity Early recognition is essential for accurate diagnosis and optimal management. 1. Trigger Thumb […]
Arthritis Of The Fingers, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Arthritis of the Fingers Introduction Arthritis commonly affects finger and hand joints Diagnosis may be challenging due to overlapping clinical features Pattern of joint involvement is key to differentiation Common Types of Finger Arthritis Osteoarthritis Psoriatic arthritis Gouty arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis 1. Osteoarthritis of the […]
TrapezioMetacarpal Joint Arthroplasty
Courtesy: Mahdi Siala MD, Nice, France
ScaphoLunate Instability
Courtesy: Prof Greg Bain, FRACS, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia
Vaughan Jackson Syndrome and Rheumatoid Hand
Courtesy: Saurabh Aggarwal, FRCS Orth, Princess ROyal University Hospital, London, UK V
Common and painful Conditions of the Thumb
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA
Ganglion Cyst Of The Wrist
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA …
De Quervain’s Syndrome
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA
Intrinsic Minus and Intrinsic Plus Hand
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA