Author: Dr. AC Rothgerber

A Bennett fracture of the thumb seems like a simple broken bone.  However, it has a tendency towards displacement and complications.  Since the thumb plays a vital role in gripping, pinching, and overall hand dexterity, a Bennett fracture could cause major problems.  Read on to learn more about Bennett fractures, their treatment, and what you […]

I have had a patient on and off for years who has a neurological condition that affects her feet.  She is in her early 70s and does quite well even with her challenges.  Her neurologist decided to do a MRI on her neck.  I was shocked at the results.  It showed severe cervical myelopathy.  My […]

A triquetrum fracture is a break of one the small bones of the wrist.  It usually referred to as a triquetral fracture.  It is not an uncommon injury and usually heals well.  However, it can have complications depending on the extent of the injury.  Read on to learn about a triquetrum fracture.  Let’s start with […]

Trigger thumb is a very common condition.  As an orthopedic physical therapist, I have treated this condition many times.  There are trigger thumb exercises, as well as several other strategies, that can aid in recovery.  Read on to learn more about trigger thumb.  Let’s start with anatomy! Tell me about tendons? To understand what causes […]

Trigger finger is a very common condition.  As an orthopedic physical therapist, I have treated this condition many times.  There are trigger finger exercises, as well as several other strategies, that can aid in recovery.  Read on to learn more about trigger finger.  Let’s start with anatomy! Tell me about tendons? To understand what causes […]

A perilunate dislocation is a rare but very serious wrist injury.  Left untreated, they lead to long-term wrist instability and disability.  Read on to learn about this condition.  Let’s start with anatomy. The wrist The wrist is made up of 3 joints.  These include the distal radioulnar joint, radiocarpal joint, and the midcarpal joint. The distal […]

Scapholunate dissociation is a wrist condition that is not widely known.  It is often missed because it tends to occur with other injuries including wrist sprains and wrist fractures (broken bone).  However, it can lead to chronic instability and pain if not treated.  Read on to learn more about scapholunate dissociation.  Let’s start with anatomy! […]

A Colles fracture is the most common type of broken wrist.  However, that does not mean that it is not a serious condition.  There are many complications associated with this break.  Read on to learn more about Colles fractures and their treatment.  Let’s start with anatomy! The wrist The wrist is made up of 3 […]

There are many different types of wrist fractures.  A Smith fracture is not your typical broken wrist. It only makes up about 5% of all of wrist fractures.  Read on to learn more about Smith fractures.  Let’s start with anatomy. The wrist The wrist is made up of 3 joints.  These include the distal radioulnar […]

A hamate fracture (break) is not common.  It makes up a very small percentage of wrist fractures.  However, they do occur.  It can be easily missed on x-ray and a diagnosis is frequently delayed.  Read on to learn more about hamate fractures.  Let’s start with anatomy! The wrist The wrist is made up of 3 […]