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Heberden’s Node: Understanding the Bony Bumps of Osteoarthritis

Table of Contents Introduction The Anatomy of Heberden’s Nodes Causes of Heberden’s Nodes Symptoms of Heberden’s Nodes Diagnosis Management & Treatment of Heberden’s Nodes in Singapore Conclusion FAQ Introduction Heberden’s nodes, named after the 18th-century British physician William Heberden, are small, bony swellings that develop at the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints of the fingers. These …

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Understanding and Managing Numbness in the Hand 2023

Table of Contents Introduction Causes of Hand Numbness Symptoms of Hand Numbness Treatment and Management in Singapore Conclusion FAQ Introduction Hand numbness is a common and occasionally unsettling sensation that numerous individuals encounter at certain times in their lives. Although it can arise from various factors, it is crucial to acknowledge this sensation, as it …

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A Patient’s Guide to Open Carpal Tunnel Release 2023

Table of Contents Introduction Anatomy Rationale Preparation Procedure Complications After Surgery Rehabilitation FAQ Introduction Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs when the median nerve is squeezed as it courses through the wrist. The passageway through the wrist, called the carpal tunnel, is formed by the small wrist bones (carpals) on one side and a ligament on …

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A Patient’s Guide to Trigger Finger & Trigger Thumb in 2023

Introduction Anatomy Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Rehabilitation FAQ Introduction Trigger finger and trigger thumb are conditions affecting the movement of the tendons as they bend the fingers or thumb toward the palm of the hand. This movement is called flexion. This guide will help you understand: How trigger finger and trigger thumb develop How doctors …

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Forearm Fractures Treatment in Singapore

Table of Contents Introduction Anatomy Causes Types Symptoms Evaluation Treatment for Forearm Fractures in Singapore Rehabilitation Complications Summary Further Reading Introduction Orthopaedic surgeons refer to fractures of the forearm as those fractures that occur in the middle section (shaft) of the forearm bones. Fractures that involve the upper end of the forearm are discussed under …

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Dupuytren’s Contracture

Dupuytren’s Contracture Treatment in Singapore

Table of Contents Dupuytren’s contracture Causes, incidence, and risk factors Symptoms Signs and tests Treatment Expectations (prognosis) Complications Calling your health care provider Prevention Dupuytren’s contracture Dupuytren’s contracture is a painless thickening and contracture of tissue beneath the skin on the palm of the hand and fingers. Causes, incidence, and risk factors The cause is …

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A Patient’s Guide to Dupuytren’s Contracture

Table of Contents Introduction Anatomy Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment for Dupuytren’s Contracture in Singapore Rehabilitation Introduction Dupuytren’s contracture is a fairly common disorder of the fingers. It most often affects the ring or little finger, sometimes both, and often in both hands. Although the exact cause is unknown, it occurs most often in middle-aged, white …

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