Wrist pain is often caused by sprains or fractures from sudden injuries. It can also result from long-term problems such as arthritis, repetitive stress & carpal tunnel syndrome.
Table of Contents Introduction Anatomy Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment for Kienbock’s Disease Rehabilitation Introduction Kienbock’s disease is a condition in which one of the small bones of the wrist loses its blood supply and dies, causing pain and stiffness with wrist motion. In the late stages of the disease, the bone collapses, shifting the position …
About Ganglion Cysts Ganglion cysts are fluid-filled sacs. They can occur at any joint in your body, but are most common around the wrist. Ganglion cysts may also appear on the feet. Ganglion cysts form when the natural lubricating fluid leaks out of a joint or tendon, making a little sac (or cyst). Symptoms of …
Table of Contents Introduction Anatomy Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment for Ganglions of the Wrist in Singapore Rehabilitation Introduction A ganglion is a small, harmless cyst, or sac of fluid, that sometimes develops in the wrist. Doctors don’t know exactly what causes ganglions, but a ganglion that isn’t painful and doesn’t interfere with activity can often …
Table of Contents How is the ulnar collateral ligament injured? What are common symptoms of an ulnar collateral ligament injury? What is the treatment for an ulnar collateral ligament injury? What is the recovery after ulnar collateral ligament repair? The ulnar collateral ligament is a band of tough, fibrous tissue that connects the bones at …
Skier’s and Gamekeeper’s Thumb Treatment in Singapore Read More »
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 …
Table of Contents Positioning and Procedure Common Mistakes Anatomical Structures Tested Positioning and Procedure The subject presents his hand palm downwards. The examiner stabilizes the wrist with one hand. With the other hand he applies resistance to the distal phalanx of each finger respectively. Common Mistakes None. Anatomical Structures Tested: Muscle function: Flexor digitorum superficialis …
Positioning and procedure The subject presents his hand palm downwards. The examiner stabilizes the wrist with one hand. With the other, he applies resistance to the distal phalanx of each finger respectively. Common mistakes None. Anatomical structures tested: Muscle function: Extension of the index finger: Extensor indicis proprius Tendon to the index finger of the …
Muscles controlling the fingers – Resisted extension of each finger separately Read More »
Dorsal impaction is a chronic pain syndrome caused by repetitive axial loading of the wrist in dorsiflexion. This injury is common in young gymnasts. Symptoms Pain is felt on the back of the wrist. The pain is increased with dorsiflexion and loading of the wrist. Treatment Treatment should include: modification of training programs; wrist strengthening …
Table of Contents Symptoms and Diagnosis Treatment of Myositis in Singapore Muscle Cramp Causes Prevention and Treatment Myositis or muscle inflammation is rare; it mainly affects the muscles of the thigh, back, shoulder, and calf. Symptoms and Diagnosis The following may suggest a diagnosis of myositis: pain in the affected muscle group on exertion; symptoms …
Table of Contents Symptoms Aetiology Clinical Findings Investigations Treatment Referrals Exercise Prescription Evaluation of Treatment Outcomes Differential Diagnoses Prognosis Symptoms There is exercise-induced pain and crepitation and swelling 6-8 cm proximal to Lister’s tubercle at the wrist. Aetiology These symptoms are caused by a peri-tendinous bursitis between the first (abductor pollucis longus, extensor pollucis brevis) …
