Carpal Tunnel Release
What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition where there is increased pressure on a nerve that crosses the front of your wrist (the median nerve).The median…
Wrist
Excision of a Ganglion
What is a ganglion? A ganglion is a lump under your skin that contains fluid.Ganglions usually form near joints. 3 in 4 ganglions form near the wrist. They are also…
Trapeziectomy
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…
Arthroscopy of the Wrist
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…