Kienböck’s disease is a rare condition where the blood supply to one of the small bones in the wrist (the lunate) becomes disrupted, leading to bone damage over time. This article explains its causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
The Scaphoid is a small but important wrist bone which can fracture after a fall or punching injury. Unless treated correctly and quickly, there is a risk it won’t heal properly, causing significant future wrist problems.
A finger (or thumb) that won’t straighten, bends the wrong way or looks out of shape can have several different causes. This article explains six common deformities, including mallet finger, swan neck and Dupuytren’s contracture.
Pain on the little-finger side of the wrist, at the base of the palm, especially when gripping or pushing up, may come from the pisotriquetral joint. It’s a rare and often missed cause, so this article explains what to look for.
Dupuytren’s disease causes lumps or cords to form in the palm that can slowly pull one or more fingers into a bent position. This article explores what causes it, who is at risk and the treatment options.
By Stephen Bunting, Specialist MSK Physiotherapist (UK) This article is about the Z-Shaped of the Thumb. It includes the causes, diagnosis and treatment. The information can also be seen in part of the following video. The Z-Shaped deformity is caused by Arthritis of the Thumb CMC Joint. So it’s usually something that has slowly progressed over the years. The deformity
A finger that stays bent at the middle joint, with the tip bending backwards, can follow an injury to the tendon on top of the finger. This article explains boutonnière deformity, how it develops and how it is treated.
A finger that bends backwards at the middle joint and curls forwards at the tip, like the neck of a swan, is known as swan neck deformity. This article looks at its causes, including arthritis and injury, and how it is managed.
If the tip of your finger droops and you can’t straighten it after a knock to the fingertip, you may have a mallet finger. This article explains what happens to the tendon and why early splinting makes such a difference.
Fingers or toes that turn white, then blue, then red in the cold are the classic signs of Raynaud’s. This article explains why it happens, when it needs further investigation and how to manage it.
