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DEFINITION Osteoarthritis of the wrist is a condition in which the wrist joints are affected by the progressive deterioration of the cartilage covering the joint surfaces. This deterioration can lead…
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1 – Why do I need a prosthesis? This junction at the base of the thumb is the key joint for orienting the thumb towards the other fingers, facilitating the…
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Why a treatment surgical treatment of this panaris is– necessary ? A panaris is a infection bacterial from fabrics soft from finger. He corresponds to a abscess and evolves at…
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1 – What are the reasons justifying the need to release the median nerve through a skin incision? ? – Explanations on the area à operate : What is the…
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What is a a cyst cyst ? It’s a rounded formation containing a liquid with an oily texture. The cyst is perceived as a small “bump” at the base of…
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Have you noticed a mysterious lump on your wrist that seems to appear and disappear? It’s probably a synovial cyst, a benign but sometimes troublesome condition. Find out everything you…
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Often referred to as “tennis elbow”, this regional elbow disease is not confined exclusively to sportsmen and women. It results from occasional or chronic overstrain of the elbow. Its origins…
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What is trigger finger? Finger locking, also known as finger springs or spring fingers, is a medical condition where a finger or thumb becomes difficult to bend or unfold due…
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De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a common condition that can greatly affect the quality of life of people suffering from thumb and wrist pain. This article details the causes, symptoms, diagnosis…
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Dupuytren’s disease Dupuytren’s disease is characterized by the formation of fibrous tissue (also known as fibromatosis) under the skin of the hand, leading to gradual contraction of one or more…
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After hand surgery, several types of infection can develop. Here are some of the possible infections: Surgical wound infection: This is the most common infection following surgery. It occurs when…
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The discovery of antibiotics was a revolution in medical practice, and their use in surgery has led to considerable advances that have benefited millions of patients. In the 1980s, the…
