Education · wrist
Wrist
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Wrist problems grouped by theme — carpal tunnel, tendon problems, fractures, ligament injuries, arthritis and ganglions — with each condition beside the operation that treats it.
Understanding your wrist
Carpal tunnel & nerve compression
Tendon problems
De Quervain's TenosynovitisPatient-facing topic on De Quervain's tenosynovitis (first dorsal compartment) — diagnosis, conservative management, and indications for de Quervain's release.
De Quervain's ReleaseDe Quervain’s release surgery widens the tendon sheath to relieve pain from thumb tendon inflammation.
ECU Tendinopathy and Snapping ECU
Intersection SyndromeAn overuse tendon problem of the back of the forearm, often confused with de Quervain's — its causes, and how rest, splinting or injection settle it.
Fractures
Distal Radius FractureDistal radius fractures — assessment, casting, and indications for surgical fixation.
Distal Radius ORIFOpen reduction and volar plate fixation of the distal radius — operation, recovery, rehabilitation.
Distal Radius Malunion (and Corrective Osteotomy)When a wrist fracture heals in a poor position — the problems it causes and how a corrective osteotomy realigns the bone.
Scaphoid FractureScaphoid fractures — recognition, the high non-union risk, casting and percutaneous/open fixation.
Scaphoid FixationPercutaneous and open compression-screw fixation of scaphoid fractures.
Hook of Hamate Fracture- Hook of Hamate Excision
- Carpal Fractures Other Than the Scaphoid
Ligament & TFCC injuries
Wrist Ligament InjuriesWrist ligament injuries—common causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options (conservative vs surgery).
Scapholunate Ligament InjuryA tear of the key ligament linking two wrist bones — how it is diagnosed, why it matters, and the repair or reconstruction options.
TFCC InjuryTFCC injuries — pain on the ulnar side of the wrist, often with clicking, and treatment options.
Ulnar-Sided Wrist Pain and Ulnar ImpactionPain on the little-finger side of the wrist from the ulna grinding against the wrist bones, and how shortening it relieves the pressure.
Distal Radioulnar Joint Surgery
Arthritis & salvage surgery
Wrist OsteoarthritisWrist osteoarthritis — understanding symptoms, non-surgical options, and when wrist replacement might be considered.
SLAC and SNAC WristSLAC/SNAC wrist – understanding pain from arthritis at the wrist, often after injury.
Kienböck's DiseaseKienböck’s disease — progressive wrist pain from lunate avascular necrosis; diagnosis and treatment options.
Partial Wrist FusionPatient-facing topic for four-corner and capitolunate (two-corner) fusion of the wrist — joint-preserving alternative to total wrist fusion that retains some bending motion.
Total Wrist FusionWrist fusion permanently joins wrist bones to relieve pain from arthritis or injury.
Proximal Row CarpectomyA wrist salvage operation for an arthritic wrist (SLAC/SNAC) that keeps useful movement — how it works, recovery, and how it compares with fusion.
