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A mucous cyst is a sac filled with fluid that appears on the finger above the joint located next to the nail […]

Hand Fractures A hand fracture is a break in one of the bones in the hand. This includes the small

Overview Mallet Finger is a common hand injury where the tip of a finger droops and cannot be actively straightened. It

Hand Pain and stiffness Types of Hand Pain & SymptomsPain in the hand is a very common symptom reported by

Finger joint replacement Finger joint replacements are most commonly performed at the proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ) and metacarpal interphalangeal joint

Finger fusion Conditions resulting in the need for arthrodesis in the hand include arthritis, unreconstructable soft tissue problems, and certain

Dupuytren’s Contracture Dupuytren’s disease is a condition that affects the fascia—the fibrous layer of tissue that lies underneath the skin

Hook of Hamate fractures The Hook of Hamate fracture is typical in athletes.Hook of hamate fractures are rare, often missed,

Wide Awake Hand Surgery Many hand surgery procedures such as carpal tunnel release, tendon repair and removal of masses can