Secretan Syndrome Secretan syndrome, also known as posttraumatic edema syndrome, is caused by a peritendinous fibrosis that occurs after trauma to the dorsum of the hand. Often, the trauma is seemingly minor, such as hitting the back of the hand on the corner of a desk. Initially, the swelling and tenderness may be attributed to …
Glomus Tumor of the Hand Glomus tumor of the hand is an uncommon cause of distal finger pain. It is the result of tumor formation of the glomus body, which is a neuromyoarterial apparatus whose function is to regulate peripheral blood flow in the digits. Most patients with glomus tumor are women 30 to 52 …
Triangular Fibrocartilage Tear Syndrome Triangular fibrocartilage tear syndrome, also known as triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) lesion, is caused by trauma or degenerative changes to the wrist. The TFCC is a group or complex of ligament and cartilage structures that together serve four major functions related to the function of the human wrist, as follows: (1) The TFCC …
Scapholunate Ligament Tear Syndrome Scapholunate ligament tear syndrome is caused by trauma or, rarely, degenerative changes to the wrist. The scapholunate ligament serves as a stabilizer of the scaphoid’s palmarward rotational force against the opposite dorsalward rotational force of the lunate. The ligament also maintains the spacing of the scapulolunate gap, keeping the proximal pole …
Lunotriquetral Instability Pain Syndrome Lunotriquetral instability pain syndrome is caused by trauma or, rarely, degenerative changes to the wrist. The lunotriquetral ligament stabilizes the wrist and helps maintain the proper spacing of the lunotriquetral gap. Degeneration of the lunotriquetral ligament complex begins to occur as part of the natural aging process in the third decade. …
Kienbock Disease Kienbock disease, or lunatomalacia, is caused by avascular necrosis of the lunate after repeated microfractures or major fractures to the lunate following trauma to the wrist. Repetitive microtrauma to the wrist from repetitive compressive loading and unloading such as use of a jackhammer and recurrent compression of the lunate by the capitate and …
Avascular Necrosis of the Scaphoid Avascular necrosis of the scaphoid also known as scaphoid necrosis or Kienbock’s disease, is a condition where the blood supply to the scaphoid bone in the wrist is compromised, leading to bone death. Avascular necrosis of the scaphoid is a common sequela to scaphoid fracture. Second only to the hip …