Intersection Syndrome: The Tendon Junction a Few Centimetres Above the Wrist
Pain and a rubbing sensation a few centimetres above the wrist may indicate intersection syndrome. Assessment considers both pain location and daily loading.
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De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis: Pain in the Thumb’s Narrow Passage
Thumb-side wrist pain is not always simply inflammation. In de Quervain’s, tendon passage anatomy, daily loading and hand function should be assessed together.
Distal Biceps Tendinopathy and Tendon Rupture: More Than Bending the Elbow
Being able to bend your elbow does not establish an intact biceps tendon. Discover tendinopathy, partial tears and complete rupture through function and treatment.
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: Why Does a Nerve at the Elbow Make Your Fingers Numb?
Numbness felt in the hand may originate at the elbow. Discover cubital tunnel syndrome through nerve mechanics, diagnosis and treatment evidence.
Medial Epicondylalgia: Where Tendon, Nerve and Ligament Meet on the Inside of the Elbow
Pain on the inside of the elbow can have different sources. Explore golfer’s elbow through the relationship between tendon, ulnar nerve and ligament.
Lateral Epicondylalgia: Why Does Lifting a Cup Hurt Your Elbow?
Why can lifting a cup hurt your elbow? Explore lateral epicondylalgia through gripping mechanics, tendon loading and current treatment evidence.
Housework Is Not Light Work: The Hidden Workload on the Lower Back, Shoulders and Wrists
Housework is often considered physical activity, but it is rarely considered a physical workload. Cleaning a home may involve prolonged standing, repeated bending and rising, carrying loads, pushing and pulling,Read more
Radial Head and Neck Fractures: Why Can a Small Fracture Affect the Entire Forearm?
Radial head and neck fractures explained: Mason classification, Essex-Lopresti injury, associated injuries, treatment and physiotherapy.
Elbow Contracture and Post-Traumatic Stiffness: Why Does the Elbow Become Stiff So Easily?
Why does the elbow become stiff after trauma? Learn about elbow contracture, capsular fibrosis, heterotopic ossification, motion loss and physiotherapy.
Olecranon Bursitis: Is Swelling Behind the Elbow Always a Simple Inflammation?
What causes olecranon bursitis? Learn about posterior elbow swelling, septic and aseptic bursitis, clinical assessment, load management and physiotherapy.