Treatment Options for Thumb Arthritis
Thumb arthritis is degeneration of the joint at the base of the thumb metacarpal. It usually is the trapezium/metacarpal joint (TMC), but can also be the joint below as well. This is…
Blog
The Hand Center Blog provides the latest information on orthopaedic conditions and procedures of the hand, wrist and elbow.
Aponeurotomy or Surgery for Dupuytren’s Contracture
Many times, patients are told that they do not require surgery. A painless bump or a ‘cord’ does not need intervention if it does not cause a contracture. Indications for intervention…
Read More
Carpal Tunnel Release Procedures
An endoscopic carpal tunnel release is a surgical procedure that requires your surgeon to use an endoscope to visualize the median nerve and release the transverse carpal…
Read More
Treating TFCC Tears
The triangular fibrocartilaginous complex (TFCC) is a structure on the small finger side of the wrist. It is the main stabilizer to the wrist in rotation (pronation and supination)…