The wrist is one of the most easily and most commonly fractured sites on the body. No one breaks the “wrist bone,” because the wrist is not just one bone—it has 10. Eight of those bones are small and delicate. Only the radius and ulna, the bones of the forearm, are sizeable, although the radius is the most commonly fractured wrist bone (called a distal radial fracture). Types of Wrist Fractures Not all wrist fractures are created equal. Although a distal radial fracture may be the most common,
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Ganglion Cysts with Dr. Said
Ganglion Cysts with Dr. Said
If you have a bump on your wrist or hand, you might wonder where it came from. You might wonder if it’s dangerous or even cancerous. Luckily, the most common type of bump on the wrist is called a ganglion cyst, and it is not a sign of cancer. If you’re worried about what that mass on your hand is, here’s an easy way to tell. Place a small flashlight directly over the bump. If light shines all the way through it, it’s probably a ganglion cyst. However, many types of masses can appear on the
Thumb Arthritis With Dr. Zornitzer
Thumb Arthritis With Dr. Zornitzer
You might not realize how much you rely on your thumb until it hurts. A disabled thumb can translate into a 50 percent reduction in function for the entire arm. Imagine that—one digit hurts and it affects the whole limb. One of the most common sources of thumb pain is thumb arthritis. Most people think about the hips and knees as areas most affected by arthritis, and they’re half right. While the knee joint is the most common site for arthritis, the hands are also a top site of arthritis. An
Hand Injury Prevention With Dr. Fox
Hand Injury Prevention With Dr. Fox
According to the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System, hand injuries were responsible for nearly two million emergency room visits in 2017. Hand injuries are the most common body part injured at work and treated in emergency rooms. However, hand injuries are far from inevitable, even for the most dangerous jobs and activities. There are very simple steps you can take to protect your hands at work, at home or on the go. Types of Hand Injuries Each hand and wrist has 29 bones, 29
Managing Carpal Tunnel With Dr. Boretz
Managing Carpal Tunnel With Dr. Boretz
Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the costliest medical conditions to treat. In the United States, care for it costs more than $2 billion per year. Then, when you figure in indirect costs like lost wages and lost work days, it’s even more expensive. Luckily, there are a number of treatments available for carpal tunnel syndrome—including some at-home treatments—as well as ways to prevent the condition from starting in the first place. But, before you can attempt to treat or prevent carpal
