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Illustration of human hands and forearms, somewhat transparent and with a blue aura. The bony anatomy of the hand and wrist is in focus.

Hand and Wrist

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The hand and wrist are made up of many small joints that work together to perform fine motor movements. Coordination of the fingers, hand, and wrist is needed to carry out daily tasks involving grasping, gripping, and pinching.

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  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition caused by compression of the median nerve at the wrist. This occurs as the median nerve moves through a narrow passageway called the carpal tunnel. Carpal tunnel syndrome results in numbness and tingling in...

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  • Thumb Injuries

    The thumb is the most moveable joint in the hand, and it moves in a combination of different ways to hold and manipulate objects. Repeated strain or direct injury to the thumb can damage the supporting joint and ligaments, which...

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  • Wrist Fractures

    A broken wrist, also called a wrist fracture, is a common injury typically caused by a fall onto an outstretched hand. Some wrist fractures can be simple in nature and require little intervention. Others can be complex and need surgery...

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