IN CIVILIAN life, acute suppurative tenosynovitis and trauma to the joint phalanges are the most common causes of loss of flexor function in the hand. Loss of flexor function means loss of the "hook ...

This week we are going to discuss a very complex condition that is called the extensor tendon laceration of the hand or thumb. The extensor tendons raise and straighten our fingers in our thumbs and ...

Introduction Lateral epicondylalgia (LE) is associated with local tendon pathology in the common extensor tendon, as measured by musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging (MSUS)2. Recent studies have exposed ...

We use our hands frequently everyday. Considering the manner we put them to use, it is not surprising that our hands are often prone to injuries. However, it is reassuring to know that most hand ...