When the scapholunate ligament tears, the scaphoid and lunate bones lose coordinated movement, which may alter wrist mechanics and potentially lead to progressive joint changes over time. Understanding your injury pattern and seeking early evaluation helps determine whether conservative management or surgical intervention is appropriate to support hand function. How Scapholunate Injuries Occur Fall-related trauma […]
A fracture that looks like a minor sprain on an initial X-ray can quietly destroy a wrist over months or years. Located at the base of the thumb, the small, cashew-shaped scaphoid bone frequently escapes early detection, making it one of the most commonly missed wrist injuries. What makes this “hidden” break particularly dangerous is […]
Learn how to distinguish trigger finger vs Dupuytren's contracture through symptoms, causes, and treatment approaches from a hand surgery perspective.
Gamer’s thumb, clinically known as de Quervain’s tenosynovitis, develops when tendons on the thumb side of the wrist become inflamed from the rapid, repetitive movements required by controllers and keyboards. This condition creates friction and swelling within the tendon sheath at the wrist, leading to persistent pain and restricted motion that can severely hinder performance. […]
