What You Should Know About Smith’s Fractures
The Smith’s fracture is a specific type of injury to the forearm bone (the radius) near the wrist joint. In this injury, there is displacement of the bone such that the wrist joint rests in front of its normal anatomic position.
What Is Tenosynovitis?
If you develop pain in your body that limits normal motion, you may have tenosynovitis, a condition in which a tendon and its covering (the synovial sheath) become inflamed and irritated. Tendons are your body's structures that connect muscles to bones.
Pneumatic tourniquet use may be associated with improved outcomes of elbow surgery
Published results showed the use of a pneumatic tourniquet was associated with improved OR efficiency and reduced blood loss for patients who undergoing elbow surgery for fractures compared with no tourniquet.
Should the triceps be released during total elbow arthroplasty?
For total elbow arthroplasty, triceps options include the reflect, para-tricipital, split or tongue approach. The ideal approach provides adequate exposure enabling optimal placement of implants while minimizing soft-tissue disruption, additional injuries and complications. While dividing the triceps is seemingly risky, it is the ideal approach for total elbow arthroplasty.
Causes of Ganglion Cyst on the Wrist and How to Treat It
A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled capsule that can cause swelling on the hand or wrist. It is the most common cause of a lump on the hand. These cysts are benign (not cancer) and will not spread, although they may grow in size










