Mallet Finger: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Mallet finger is a common hand injury characterized by the inability to actively extend the distal interphalangeal (DIP)…
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Rolando Fracture Overview
A Rolando fracture is a comminuted intra-articular fracture at the base of the first metacarpal (thumb). It typically…
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Boxer’s Fracture: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
A Boxer’s fracture refers to a fracture of the neck of the fifth metacarpal, typically caused by axial…
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Lunotriquetral Dissociation
Lunotriquetral dissociation (LT dissociation) is a significant but often underdiagnosed cause of ulnar-sided wrist pain. As part of…
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Scapholunate Dissociation
Scapholunate dissociation (SLD) is the most common and clinically significant ligament injury of the wrist. Often described as…
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Perilunate Dislocations
Perilunate dislocations are among the most severe and commonly missed injuries of the wrist. These high-energy injuries disrupt…
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Capitate Fractures: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Capitate fractures are among the rarest injuries of the carpal bones, largely due to the capitate’s protected central…
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Trapezoid Fractures
Trapezoid fractures are among the rarest injuries of the wrist, yet they require careful recognition and management to…
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Trapezium Fracture
Trapezium fractures are relatively uncommon, accounting for approximately 3% to 5% of all carpal bone fractures. Despite their…
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