Compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow, frequently referred to as the “funny bone.” This condition is usually diagnosed with nerve conduction studies and may require transposition (moving) the nerve out of its tight tunnel and into a protective soft tissue environment.
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Conditions - Hand & Wrist Care
Basal Joint Arthritis of the Thumb
Osteoarthritis of the basal joint of the thumb
As explained on a surgical article published on drbadia.com, Osteoarthritis of the basal joint of the thumb is the second most common location for arthritis in the hand. However, it is by far the most functionally disabling. While distal interphalangeal joint arthritis is much more common, it is often minimally symptomatic, and the only [...]