A fracture or break of the wrist can be a challenge. A scaphoid fracture can take it to a whole new level. The scaphoid is a small bone in the wrist and tends to have many complications when broken. Unfortunately, this type of fracture is not uncommon. Read on to learn more about scaphoid fractures. […]
There are cubital tunnel exercises and other strategies that can help your pain, numbness, and tingling.  Cubital tunnel syndrome causes pain, abnormal sensation, and potential weakness in the forearm, wrist, and hand. The good news is that the vast majority of cases can be successfully treated without surgery. Read on to learn more about […]
A wrist sprain is a very common injury. It is an injury to the ligaments around the wrist. Wrist sprain healing time will depend on the extent of the damage to the ligaments. Read on to learn more about wrist sprains and how to treat them. Let’s start with anatomy! The wrist The wrist is […]
Posterior interosseous nerve syndrome is not common. I have only seen a handful in my many years of practice in orthopedic physical therapy. Luckily, most of these patients came in soon after noticing symptoms and the condition was resolved quickly. Read on to learn more about posterior interosseous nerve syndrome. Let’s start with anatomy! The […]
A supracondylar fracture at the elbow is one of the most common broken bones in children. Most kids recover without any difficulty. However, there can be complications with this injury. Some of these complications can be very severe. Read on to learn more about supracondylar fractures. Let’s start with anatomy. The elbow The elbow joint […]
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What is a lunate dislocation?
A lunate dislocation is a rare but are very serious wrist injuries. 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 […]
Radial tunnel syndrome is uncommon. However, it could also be mistaken for other conditions such as posterior interosseous nerve syndrome or even tennis elbow. Read on to learn more about radial tunnel syndrome. Let’s start with anatomy! The elbow The elbow joint is where the humerus, ulna, and radius come together. The humerus is the […]
An olecranon fracture is one of the more common bone breaks in the shoulder, arm, and hand. This is because the olecranon is so superficial or close to the skin. These injuries can have complications, so it is best to get treatment if you suspect a fracture. Read on to learn more about olecranon fractures. […]
A TFCC tear is an injury that is near and dear to my heart. This is mostly because I have been dealing with my tear for more than a decade. I injured my right TFCC doing arm balances in yoga class. I never considered surgery and but rehabbed instead. Today I really don’t notice my […]
A radial head fracture is one of the more common fractures in adults. Fracture is just another word for break. As a physical therapist, I usually will not treat a fracture until a few weeks after it occurs. Often there is difficulty in getting full motion back in the elbow. This is because the radial […]