Injuries caused due to stretching or tearing of the ligaments in the wrist are called wrist sprains. These injuries are usually caused by a fall during daily activities or sports activities. Sprains can range from mild to severe based on the extent of injury to the ligament. Some of the main symptoms of wrist sprains […]

Injuries caused due to stretching or tearing of the ligaments in the wrist are called wrist sprains. These injuries are usually caused by a fall during daily activities or sports activities. Sprains can range from mild to severe based on the extent of injury to the ligament. Some of the main symptoms of wrist sprains […]

The wrist is composed of two bones in the forearm, the radius (outer bone) and ulna (inner small joints. A wrist fracture refers to a break in one or more of these bones. Types of wrist fracture include: Simple wrist fractures (Distal radius fracture) in which the fractured pieces of bone are well aligned and […]

The scaphoid bone is a small, boat-shaped bone in the wrist, which, along with 7 other bones, forms the wrist joint.  It is present on the thumb side of the wrist causing it to be at a high risk for fractures. A scaphoid fracture is usually seen in young men aged 15 – 30 years. […]

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a common, painful, progressive condition that is caused by compression of the median nerve at the wrist area. Symptoms Common symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome include numbness and tingling sensation in all the fingers except little finger; pain and burning sensation in hand and wrist that may radiate up the arm […]

A tumour is a swelling of the hand due to an abnormal growth of tissue. Tumours are of two varieties. Benign tumours are harmless growths. They will not cause any harm if left untreated. Malignant tumours can sometimes be a threat to our health if not addressed in time. Fortunately, many malignant tumours of the […]

Ganglion cysts are swellings that most commonly develop along the tendons or joints of wrists or hands. They can be found either at the back or palm side of the wrist, end joint of a finger, or at the base of a finger. A ganglion cyst is not cancerous and will not spread to the […]

A laceration is a tear or ragged opening in the skin usually caused by an injury or trauma. A laceration may be either a partial laceration or a complete laceration. Since the nerves of the hands are located very close to the nerves, a laceration may damage them as well, causing numbness in your fingers. […]

A laceration is a tear or ragged opening in the skin usually caused by an injury or trauma. A laceration may be either a partial laceration or a complete laceration. Since the nerves of the hands are located very close to the arteries, a laceration may damage them as well, causing numbness in your fingers. […]

Arthritis is an inflammatory condition of joints. There are several types of arthritis and the most common type is osteoarthritis or wear-and-tear arthritis. Arthritis affects various joints in the body and the arthritis in hand affects the joint at the base of the thumb. Arthritis may also affect the joints of other digits and the […]