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Hand, Wrist & Upper Extremity Insights
Patient-friendly explanations about hand problems, treatment decisions, recovery and reconstruction. Start with a question or browse by topic.
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Wrist
Wrist insights
Articles about wrist conditions, treatment and recovery.
3 articles
- Wrist
De Quervain's Tenosynovitis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis affects two thumb tendons as they pass through a tight compartment on the thumb side of the wrist.
5 min readRead article - Wrist
Ganglion Cysts of the Wrist: When Should You See a Hand Surgeon?
A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled lump near a joint or tendon. Many are harmless, but a painful or changing lump deserves an assessment.
5 min readRead article - Wrist
Wrist Arthritis: Symptoms and Treatment Options
Wrist arthritis can follow wear, injury, fracture or inflammatory disease. Treatment is guided by the joints involved and the function that matters most.
6 min readRead article
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