Scaphoid Fracture
The scaphoid bone is part of the 7 carpal bones, being the one that fractures the most of this set…
Pathology
Fractures of the Metacarpals and Phalanges
Fractures of the metacarpals and phalanges represent 80% of the hand injuries. There can be two types of fractures. Stable,…
Bennett fracture
Bennett`s fracture affects the trapeziometacarpal joint, which is at the base of thethumb, it is part of the anatomical snuffbox…
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…
Hammer Toe
Traumas in the hand account for 10% of all emergencies attended in the emergency room and one of the most…
What is wrist sprain?
A wrist sprain occurs when a person has a traumatic event in their hand…
Triangular fibrocartilage injury
The triangular fibrocartilage ligament is part of the anatomy of the wrist, being one of the 24 ligaments that compose…
What is Dupuytren's disease?
Dupuytren’s disease is a disease that affects the fascia of the hands. The fascia is a layer of fibrous tissue…
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…
Trigger Finger
This illness targets the hand tendons and pulleys that flex the fingers. Tendons work like ropes that connect the forearm…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Is an illness that affects 4-5% of the population between the ages of 40 and 60. It can occur in…
Distal radius fracture
A distal or Colles fracture is one of the most frequent fractures, it corresponds to 20% of all fractures attended…
What is arthritis?
Arthritis is the wear and tear suffered by the joints that can come about due to multiple factors
Thumb arthritis or Rhizarthrosis
Is a pain at the base of the thumb and is due to degenerative changes (wear and tear of the…
Ganglion cysts
Ganglion cysts are benign, non-cancerous, tumours that frequently appear on the wrists, fingers, or ankles…