The wrist joint comprises eight carpal bones and is the most complex articular system in the human body. Each bone is capable of moving in different degrees or directions dependent on the position, ...

OF all the high-risk jobs out there, sitting behind an office desk for eight or more hours five days a week seems like the most benign. Sure, there’s no heavy lifting involved, no long-distance travel ...

A scaphoid fracture involves a break of one of the bones on the thumb side of the wrist. The scaphoid bone plays a role in the ability to move the wrist joint. There are surgical and nonsurgical ...

Traditionally, wrist fusion has been the gold standard for pan-carpal wrist arthritis due to low complication rates, pain relief and durability. But one of the disadvantages of wrist fusion lies in ...

A triquetral fracture happens when you break or crack the triquetrum, one of the 8 small carpal bones that form a part of your wrist. ‌Falling on an outstretched hand is the most common cause of a ...

Four-dimensional computed tomography (4D CT) has emerged as a pivotal imaging modality in the evaluation of wrist biomechanics and carpal instability. By capturing time‐resolved three-dimensional data ...

While carpal tunnel syndrome seems to be the darling of wrist disorders, there is a variety of things that can go wrong with the integrate system known as the human wrist. I know that it is December ...

Wrist growths, while typically benign, can impact daily activities and cause unnecessary worry. Understanding these common formations and their treatment options helps people make informed decisions ...

Carpal tunnel syndrome during pregnancy happens when the median nerve in your wrist gets squeezed. Pregnancy brings changes in your body that can increase pressure on this nerve. You might notice your ...

The bones of a 160-million-year-old dinosaur are helping scientists solve one of evolution’s biggest mysteries: how birds gained flight. Hidden within the wrist of a small, feathered dinosaur lies a ...