What is the trapezium? The trapezium is the cube-shaped bone in your wrist that is joined to the base of your thumb (trapeziometacarpal joint). How does osteoarthritis happen? Osteoarthritis is…
What is an arthroscopy of your wrist? An arthroscopy (keyhole surgery) is performed to diagnose and treat problems in your wrist joint. It involves examining the inside of the joint…
What is de Quervain’s disease? De Quervain’s disease causes pain when you move your wrist and thumb, and usually a tender swelling at the base of your thumb.The two tendons…
What is trigger finger? Trigger finger is a condition where your finger jams or gets stiff, or straightens with a painful snap. It can also affect your thumb.The tendons that…
What is ulnar nerve compression? The ulnar nerve goes round the back of the inner side of your elbow (sometimes called your ‘funny bone’). It then goes through a tight…