This week we are going to discuss a very complex condition that is called the extensor tendon laceration of the hand or thumb. The extensor tendons raise and straighten our fingers in our thumbs and ...

Extensor tendonitis can occur in your feet or hands due to overuse of the tendons. Treatment can involve medication to reduce inflammation and physical therapy, depending on the severity. Extensor ...

When you have an aching or injured finger, you’re usually advised to keep it still while it heals. But in the real world, life doesn’t stop for a sprained, jammed, or broken finger. Luckily, finger ...

Finger splints are classed as medical equipment people can wear to immobilize their injured fingers and aim to prevent further damage. There are various types of finger splints, each treating a ...

Extensor tendon injuries, most frequently occurring in the hand, represent a significant clinical challenge due to the intricacies of the extensor mechanism and the vital function it performs in digit ...

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Trigger finger splints are specially designed straps that keep a finger straight and stop it from moving around and causing more pain. Trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis, is a ...

Trigger finger is a painful condition that makes your fingers or thumb catch or lock when you bend them. It can affect any finger or more than one finger at a time. You can also have it in both hands.

De Quervain's disease, a form of stenosing tenosynovitis, predominantly affects the tendons within the first dorsal compartment of the wrist, namely the abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis ...

RECONSTRUCTION of the burned hand starts at the time of the initial dressing. Intelligent treatment during the first month will effectively prepare the hand for later restorative procedures, whereas ...