Scaphoid Fracture
The scaphoid bone is part of the 7 carpal bones, being the one that fractures the most of this set of bones. 15% of acute wrist traumas occur in the scaphoid, being more frequent in young patients between 15 and 30 years old. How the fracture of the scaphoid bone occurs? It occurs when you […]
Bennett fracture
Bennett`s fracture affects the trapeziometacarpal joint, which is at the base of the thumb, it is part of the anatomical snuffbox and is characterized as an articular fracture. A Bennet`s fracture is caused by high-energy traumas, they are not as frequent, but they should be suspected when a patient has a trauma in the hand […]
Injury of the Scapholunate Ligament
The scapholunate ligament is part of the 24 bones and 24 ligaments in the wrist. Its function is to connect the scaphoid bone with the lunate and allow them to move in a coordinated and synchronous way, without the bones rubbing or touching as much when objects are moved or carried with the hand. If […]
Hammer Toe
Traumas in the hand account for 10% of all emergencies attended in the emergency room and one of the most frequent traumas is hammer toe. What is it? Hammer toe is an injury of the extensor tendon, which is located on the dorsal surface of the distal phalanx of the finger. The trauma manifests as […]
Why do hands hurt when playing a musical instrument?
Playing any type of instrument is a demanding task, requiring the development of skills…
Guyon Canal Syndrome or Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Guyon’s canal syndrome is an alteration in sensitivity in a specific area of the hand, mainly in the little finger and in the…
What does a hand and wrist surgeon do?
Hands are, without a doubt, one of the most important parts of our body since they facilitate us to carry out many activities…
What to do before a hand surgery?
Once the decision is made to perform surgery on your hand or wrist, it is recommended to have in mind certain situations that will allow
About weightlifting and hand injuries
Injuries to the hands and wrists represent between 3% to 9% of injuries in athletes, a percentage that has been increasing in recent years
How to take care of our hands in quarantine
In these times of pandemic and quarantine, where our daily lives and routines have been drastically modified, we have found ourselves with the need