Paediatric Hand Fractures
MANAGEMENT OF PAEDIATRIC HAND FRACTURES The composition and biomechanical properties of paediatric bone differs to that of an adult, therefore resulting in different fracture patterns, healing processes and overall management. Paediatric bone is less dense, has a lower mineral content and is more elastic giving it a greater tolerance to bending forces than adult bone. […]
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis Survey Results
Results of a prospective study of de Quervain’s Tenosynovitis completed at Bondi Junction Hand Therapy Hand therapy plays an important role in the recovery form de Quervain’s. At Bondi Junction Hand Therapy (BJHT) we see a lot of patients with de Quervain’s and at the start of 2014 we began a prospective study to collect […]
Skier’s Thumb
A Skier’s thumb refers to an injury to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) at the MCP joint of the thumb. It may occur when a skier falls while holding their poles or in rugby sports. Essentially, trauma involving an end-on or abduction injury to the thumb. It causes significant acute swelling, pain and untreated, long-term […]
Median Nerve Compression in the Upper Limb
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) The most common nerve compression is the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel, ‘Carpal Tunnel Syndrome’ (the carpal tunnel is the space formed by the carpal bones and the transverse carpal ligament, and carries the flexor tendons and median nerve from the forearm into the hand) CTS is […]