The structure of the human hand is a highly complex. It is composed of skin, blood vessels, nerves, tendons, ligaments, ...
Bones are very much alive and constantly changing over time, even in adults. We often hear about how diet and lifestyle ...
Bone spurs are sharp spikes of bone that form at the margins of joints with arthritis. Sometimes you can actually fell t...
The metacarpal bones are the long slender bones which connect your wrist to your fingers and are roughly at the level of...
These are supportive devices made of durable materials and often with Velcro straps or buckles that allow it to be remov...
Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common conditions that we treat at Hand Institute of Charleston.
Cervical radiculopathy is a condition that results from a pinched nerve in cervical spine (neck region). The symptoms of...
We thought we’d just address this age old question before proceeding! This type of popping noise is caused by cavi...
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is thought to be a neurologic problem that causes severe pain, swelling, and stiff...
Cubital tunnel syndrome is a condition that occurs when a nerve at the elbow (the ulnar nerve) is pinched or compressed ...
We are proud to have board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic hand and wrist surgeons who are available to guide ...
In general terms, a distal radius fracture is the most common type of “broken wrist”. The radius is one of t...
Dupuytren’s Contracture is a genetic disorder that causes lumps and cords of abnormal scar tissue to form in the p...
Independence Day is right around the corner, and everyone’s celebration may look different, but one thing is certa...
A fracture is simply a crack or break in a bone. Fractures are very common in the hand and wrist, usually due to an acut...
Lumps and bumps on the hand, wrist, or forearm can be a cause of significant anxiety for patients but are rarely anythin...
Persistent hand stiffness or pain can make it difficult to perform daily activities. Turn to the board-certified physici...
Lumps and bumps on the hand, wrist, or forearm can be a cause of significant anxiety for patients but are rarely anythin...
There are several different terms that may be used to describe a fractured bone.
Arthritis literally means “inflamed joint”, and generally refers to any damage to the joints of the body. Th...
The inflammation of the joint tissues leads to gradual destruction of the ligaments which hold the joints straight, and ...
The skin incision allows the surgeon to then repair whatever deep structures (bones, tendons, ligaments, nerves) may be ...
Hand infections almost always warrant medical attention. Deep infections of the hand can spread rapidly through the flui...
Hand therapy refers to a wide range of nonoperative treatments that are administered by hand therapists for hand injurie...
Many people deal with hand and arm pain on a daily basis. Whether you have a traumatic injury or a condition that has bo...
Steroid injections are commonly performed to reduce inflammation around a joint or tendon (arthritis, tendonitis). While...
We all know someone who loves to habitually crack their knuckles. Most of us have at least tried it a few times.
Benign cysts and masses are actually very common in the hand and wrist, and often don’t cause significant problems...
Mallet finger injuries usually occur due to a sudden jamming of the fingertip which results in either fracture (mallet f...
The phalanx bones (called phalanges in plural) are the long slender bones which form your fingers. There are three phala...
The metacarpal bones are the long slender bones which connect your wrist to your fingers and are roughly at the level of...
Minimally Invasive Surgery techniques are those that aim to limit the size of the incision, and also limit the amount of...
Malignant or cancerous tumors of the hand, wrist, or forearm are exceedingly uncommon, but we recommend you have any new...
Nerves are very much like the fiberoptic cables that carry internet data to and from our homes. Nerves are composed of m...
This is one of the most common problems that we treat at Hand Institute of Charleston. Patients may describe that the ha...
While opioid-sparing techniques may not eliminate the need for opioids, we make every effort to reduce opioid use. Educa...
These are the most common problems that we treat at Hand Institute of Charleston. Pain and stiffness can both can have a...
Unfortunately, fractures are a right-of-passage for most children. Fractures are simply breaks or cracks in the bone.
Suspected hand fractures warrant emergent treatment if you are experiencing hand numbness and tingling, severe or &ldquo...
The scaphoid is a small wrist bone at the base of the thumb that can be fractured (broken or cracked) due to wrist traum...
The scaphoid and lunate are two small bones in the wrist held tightly together by a band of tissue called the scapholuna...
SLAC stands for “scapho-lunate advanced collapse”. It is a painful condition of the wrist. The scaphoid and ...
The tendons of the hand and wrist are mostly long white cords of tissue that connect the muscles to the bones and allow ...
Tendonitis is a very broad term referring to inflammation of one or more tendons. This commonly occurs in several locati...
The triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) is a combination of multiple ligaments and a central disc of cartilage loca...
Therapeutic ultrasound is based on the same technology and used by hand therapists to treat chronic pain and promote tis...
Arthritis literally means “inflamed joint”, and generally refers to any damage to the joints of the body. Th...
It is a painful (or sometimes painless) snapping or locking of the fingers or thumb. This occurs when the sheath around ...
While there is no substitute for a visit with our world-class hand surgeons, we realize that many of our patients like t...
Thumb ligament injuries are common. The most common injury occurs to the ligaments at the joint located at the base of t...
Ulnocarpal abutment syndrome is a painful wrist condition in which bones rub together abnormally in the wrist leading to...
This is an anesthesia technique developed by hand surgeons in which minor surgeries and even some larger surgeries can b...
Work injuries represent a broad spectrum of disorders including both acute injuries (fractures, lacerations), and chroni...
A sprain is simply an injury of one or more ligaments. Mild sprains correspond with partial ligament injuries, while sev...
Wrist arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique. Small incisions are made on the wrist and a small tube wit...