Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms and Treatment
Pins and needles in the thumb, index and middle fingers can seem minor at first, especially after a long day at a keyboard, on a bicycle, or caring for a child. But when the sensation repeatedly wakes you at night, makes driving uncomfortable or causes you to drop...
Loose Bodies in the Elbow Joint
Loose bodies in the elbow joint, also known as “loose bodies in the elbow” or “elbow joint loose bodies,” typically refer to small pieces of bone, cartilage, or other tissues that have become detached and are floating within the joint space....
An Enlarging Lump in the Finger | Tumour of the Finger | Giant Cell Tumour of The Phalanx
Tumour of the Finger A taxi driver presented with an enlarging lump over his right ring finger. He tells me that this lump has been present for many years but recently has become bigger and occasionally painful. A lump at the Ring Finger X-rays showed an expansile...
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis – A Cause of Wrist Pain
De Quervain’s Tendonitis Patient’s with De Quervain’s tendonitis have pain on the radial (thumb side) aspect of the wrist joint. There is usually a swelling on the radial aspect of the wrist. Some patients may even think that the bone at that area is...
