Arm, Wrist & Hand DOC Written Articles

Injuries to the trianulofibrocartilage complex (TFCC) may be degenerative and develop over time or traumatic and develop more acutely. The TFCC is a shock absorbing structure in the wrist similar to the meniscus in the knee...

The thumb is commonly injured during contact sports, such as wrestling, when it becomes entrapped in an opponent’s uniform or during a fall on the outstretched hand causing the thumb to be pulled away from the hand, as in skiing...

Colles’ fracture is an eponym generally used to describe fractures of the end of the forearm bones, the radius and the ulna, nearest to the wrist. This fracture is relatively common and affects all age groups. The injury usually results from a fall on the outstretched wrist.

Cubital tunnel syndrome (CUTS) is the second most common nerve compression following carpal tunnel syndrome and is caused by compression of the ulnar nerve located behind the elbow. Patients with CUTS often experience...

Mallet or “baseball” finger is a common finger injury that occurs during ball handling sports. The injury occurs when the fingertip is hit by the ball or by another player and the finger is forcefully bent at the last joint of the finger...