Skin Cancer of the Upper Extremities
The skin the largest organ (by surface area) of the body; therefore, it’s the most common part of the body in which cancer develops. The
The skin the largest organ (by surface area) of the body; therefore, it’s the most common part of the body in which cancer develops. The

Cubital tunnel syndrome occurs when the ulnar nerve becomes inflamed or irritated, which passes through a narrow space (cubital tunnel consisting of a muscle, ligament,
Treatment Options Wounds and lacerations of the upper extremities are one of the most common injuries (besides fractures) that are seen in our clinic. These

A swan neck deformity is a hand deformity that causes your finger joints to break down creating a bent back, abnormal appearance. With a swan

The Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (of TFCC) is a vital part of the wrist made of tough fibrous tissue and cartilage that supports the joints between

Skier’s Thumb (aka gamer’s thumb, texting thumb, etc.) is an injury to the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint that results in

Scapholunate Ligament Injuries The scapholunate ligament is a thick band of tissue connecting the wrist’s scaphoid and lunate bones. This ligament is responsible for full
Always having cold hands usually occurs due to decreased blood flow to the hands. Our bodies keep our hands warm primarily by regulating the blood

The hand is composed of many different bones, muscles, and ligaments that allow for a large amount of movement and dexterity. There are 3 major

Muscles of the Hand The muscles of the hands and thumbs are intricate muscles responsible for the movement of the hand, fingers, and thumbs. The

Infections of the hand and upper extremities create severe problems that persist long after the condition has been treated and resolved. Infections impact patients of

Stenosing Tenosynovitis, also known as Trigger finger, is a condition in which the finger(s) get stuck in a bent position. Often movement can occur with