Hand SurgeryDeQuervain TendinitisWhat is DeQuervain Tendinitis? DeQuervain tendinitis is a condition caused by the compression of two thumb tendons in the 1st dorsal...
Elbow SurgeryDistal Biceps Tendon RuptureWhat is the Distal Biceps? The Distal Biceps (biceps muscle), which starts as two separate tendons in the shoulder (long and short head...
Elbow SurgeryElbow ArthroscopyElbow arthroscopy, also called closed elbow surgery, is a modern type of surgery performed with 2-3 small incisions of 1.5 cm, without...
Elbow SurgeryElbow (Olecranon) BursitisWhat is Olecranon? The olecranon is the name of the protrusion of one of the forearm bones (ulna) behind the elbow. It is the pointy bony...
Hand SurgeryExtensor Tendon Injuries (Extensor Tendon Injuries)What is an Extensor Tendon? The extensor tendons located on the back of the hand and fingers are structures that ensure that the fingers...
Hand SurgeryFingertip InjuriesWhat Structures Can Be Injured When the Fingertip is Injured? Skin, nails, nail bed, bones, tendons, and the cushion area of the...
Hand SurgeryFlexor Tendon Injuries in the Hand (Flexor Tendon Injuries)What is a Flexor (Flexor) Tendon? Flexor tendons are strong, connective tissue structures that connect the muscles in the front of the...
Shoulder SurgeryFrozen ShoulderWhat is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen shoulder is a condition characterized by pain and restricted shoulder movement. Although the disease is...