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If you’ve recently had a wrist fracture and your cast has just been removed—congratulations! You’ve taken a big step toward recovery. But while the cast coming off may feel like the end of the journey, it’s actually the beginning of a crucial healing phase.At Merivale Hand Clinic, we understand the challenges of this transition and are here to guide you
What is It? Joint dislocation is an injury where a joint is forced out of normal position. It is usually obvious if a finger has
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a condition that affects two tendons that run from the back of the thumb down the side of the wrist. De Quervain’s
A metacarpal fracture is a break in one of the five long bones in the hand. The metacarpal bones connect the wrist to the fingers.
A mallet finger injury is when the end of your finger is bent and cannot straighten. This is caused by an injury to the tendon
A finger fracture is a crack or break in one or more of the bones in a finger. The break may be just a bend
The central slip is part of the tendon that straightens the small joints in the finger. The tendon can be over-stretched if the finger is
The radius is the larger of two long bones in your forearm. The distal part is near your wrist. Distal radius fractures are most often
Radial tunnel syndrome can also be called posterior interosseous compression neuropathy. Radial tunnel syndrome happens when a branch of the radial nerve (PIN) is squeezed
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylalgia) is a painful elbow condition which is often caused by arm and wrist movements over time, for example hammering, painting and
Golfer’s elbow (or medial epicondylalgia) is pain on the inside of your elbow where the muscles that bend your wrist and fingers attach to the
Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by pressure on the median nerve as it goes through a narrow tunnel in your wrist. The median nerve begins
Our team of 12 hand therapists have undergraduate degrees in physiotherapy or occupational therapy and have all completed a post graduate qualification in hand and upper limb therapy. Together we have a total of over 150 years of experience in hand therapy!
