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What is De Quervain’s tendinitis?

De Quervain's tenosynovitis is a painful condition of the thumb and wrist due to inflammation of two tendons. It seems to be more common in women than men, and there are multiple causes. Pregnant women and new mothers are a high risk group probably because of the generalised increased swelling, but also due to poor posture. This is especially noticeable when carrying the newborn, or positioning for feeding. Wrist and thumb flexion together with ulnar deviation (moving the wrist towards ... Read More
September 19, 2018 By Jai Sungaran in

What is that lump on my hand?

Finding a lump on your hand can be distressing for obvious reasons. If there is no real injury to the area then it is difficult to understand why the lump could occur. Fortunately the hand is a relatively uncommon area to develop a cancerous lump. The majority of lumps in the hand are benign and can be easily removed. Ganglion cysts are the most common benign lump to find in the hand and wrist. They typically develop around joints or tendons and are filled with a jelly-like fluid. They can ... Read More

When is the right time to have carpal tunnel surgery?

This is a common question I hear from my patients. Surgery is a daunting prospect for anyone, and taking that first step by consulting with a Surgeon can be quite difficult. It may feel like you don't have any other option but to have an operation, but this may not necessarily be the case. Some patients may be better managed with splints, Hand therapy or even targeted cortisone injections. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a result of compression of the main nerve to the hand (median nerve) that ... Read More
April 17, 2018 By Jai Sungaran in , , , ,

What should I do with my clicky finger?

Trigger digits are a common condition that patients present with. Usually it is more a nuisance problem, but sometimes when a finger "locks" and stays in a flexed position it can lead to permanent damage to the joint and reduce the likelihood of regaining the motion in the finger.  A trigger finger or thumb is caused by thickening of the covering sheath through which a flexor tendon runs. The A1 pulley thickens and causes friction against the tendon below. This leads to a cycle of ... Read More
June 28, 2017 By Jai Sungaran in , , , , ,

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