Hand Carpal Tunnel Syndrome What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition caused by increased in pressure on the median nerve at the wrist. Simply put, it is a pinched nerve at the wrist. The carpal tunnel is a... Finger or Hand Amputation The first question you may ask yourself, is what is amputation? Either due to traumatic injury or surgical operation, amputation is the removal of hurt or deformed body part. An amputation of the finger or hand will result in... Hand Burns In addition to many other conditions, South Florida Hand and Orthopaedic Center treats hand burns. Degrees of Burn Injuries Burns are classified by the depth (degree) of injury to help determine the appropriate treatment. 1st Degree: Superficial—redness of skin without blisters 2nd... Hand Fractures What is a Fracture? Simply put, a fracture is a broken bone. It may be simple, with bone pieces aligned and stable, or unstable, with the bones shifting or displaced. Some fractures occur in the shaft (main body) of... Hand Infections Urgency of Treatment Early and aggressive treatment of a hand infection is essential. Failure to treat a hand infection can cause serious problems that may persist after the infection has cleared including stiffness, loss of strength, and loss of... Hand Nerve Injuries Although carpal tunnel syndrome is common, it is not always the cause of hand tingling and numbness. Compression neuropathy (local pressure on a nerve) can cause numbness in distinct patterns that follow the area supplied by the nerve. Additionally,... Hand Tumors A tumor, sometimes referred to as a mass, is any abnormal lump or bump. The term doesn’t necessarily mean the mass is malignant or is a cancer. In fact, the vast majority of hand tumors are benign or non-cancerous.... Numbness and Tingling Although carpal tunnel syndrome is common, it is not always the cause of hand tingling and numbness. Compression neuropathy (local pressure on a nerve) can cause numbness in distinct patterns that follow the area supplied by the nerve. Additionally,... Osteoarthritis of the Hand Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that causes the cartilage that covers the bone surfaces at the joints to wear out. It may be caused by simple “wear and tear” on joints, or it may develop after an injury.... Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Hands Rheumatoid arthritis affects the cells that lubricate and line joints, causing the tissue (synovium) to become inflamed and swollen. The swollen tissue stretches the ligaments and the tendons, causing the joints to deform and become unstable. Joint cartilage and... Skin Cancer of the Hand The skin is the most common part of the body where cancer develops. In the hand, the most common type of skin cancer is squamous cell carcinoma followed by basal cell carcinoma and melanoma. Other, more rare forms of... Stiffness In Hands The joints in your hand are covered by a smooth layer of articular cartilage and are held together by tough ligaments. These structures promote motion as well as stabilize the joints of the hand. They keep the hand from...
