Ulnar club hand is a congenital deformity of upper limb characterized by deficiency of the ulna and/or the ulnar sided carpal structures. The deformity can lead to instability of wrist or elbow. Ulnar club hand is more appropriately termed as ulnar deficiencies of forearm. It is 5-10 times less common than radial club hand and […]
Hand and Upper Limb
Dupuytren Contracture – Presentation and Treatment
Dupuytren contracture is a thickening of the fibrous tissue layer underneath the skin of the palm [fibromatosis] and fingers leading to painless thickening and tightening (contracture) of this fibrous tissue which causes fingers to flex. It is also known by the names of morbus Dupuytren, Viking disease or Celtic hand. It is named after surgeon […]
Trigger Finger Presentation and Treatment
This article mainly focuses on the adult trigger finger, for pediatric condition go to Pediatric Trigger Thumb Trigger finger is a common problem causing hand pain and disability. Trigger finger is due to abnormal gliding of thickened tendon at the distal aspect of palm within tendon sheath. This thickened tendon gets caught at the edge […]
Wrist Pain Causes and Treatment
Wrist pain is a common problem and can be caused by many conditions, trivial and serious both. The pain can originate from carpal or wrist bones, ligaments, muscles, tendons, nerves, vessels or connective tissue and other structures in the vicinity. Damage to any of the parts of your wrist can cause pain and affect your […]
Elbow Pain Causes and Treatment
Elbow pain can be due to the problem in elbow joint, bones forming the joint or the tissues surrounding it. Elbow joint is formed by humerus bone above, and radius and ulna bones below. Most elbow pain results from overuse injuries. Relevant Anatomy of the Elbow Lower End of Humerus The lower end of the […]
Acromioclavicular Osteoarthritis Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Acromioclavicular osteoarthritis is a common cause of shoulder pain and is a frequent finding in patients >50 years. It is the most common disorder of the acromioclavicular joint. Anatomy of Acromioclavicular Joint The acromioclavicular joint is a diarthrodial joint between lateral end of clavicle and medial end of acromion. The two articular ends are separated […]
Adhesive Capsulitis or Frozen Shoulder
Adhesive capsulitis is disease of shoulder that leads to pain and contracture of shoulder. It is commonly referred to as frozen shoulder. Adhesive capsulitis is a poorly understood condition that is characterized by physical findings like thickening of the synovial capsule and adhesion to surrounding tissues. It is found in 3-5% of the population and […]
Shoulder Osteoarthritis Presentation and Treatment
Shoulder osteoarthritis is a progressive degeneration of the shoulder joint resulting in loss of cartilage and other degenerative changes. Shoulder osteoarthritis is less common than osteoarthritis of the hips, knees, and hands. But it is a chronic debilitating problem that impacts patient’s life in a significant way. It can make daily activities like lifting a […]
Subacromial Bursitis Presentation and Treatment
Subacromial bursitis is inflammation of the subacromial bursa, a bursa that separates the superior surface of the supraspinatus tendon from the overlying coracoacromial ligament, acromion, coracoid (the acromial arch) and from the deep surface of the deltoid muscle. The subacromial bursa helps the movement of the supraspinatus tendon of the rotator cuff in activities such […]
Olecranon Bursitis Presentation and Treatment
Olecranon bursitis is inflammation of olecranon bursa which is a subcutaneous bursa overlying the olecranon process of the ulna. Bursa functions to reduce the friction between olecranon and skin. Olecranon bursitis may result from inflammation caused by various factors like repetitive trauma and infection of the bursa. Normally, olecranon bursa is Superficial locations of the […]