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Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease in which the cushioning cartilage that covers the bone surfaces at the joints begins to wear out. It may be caused by simple “wear and tear” on joints, or it may develop after an injury to a joint.
Metacarpophalangeal Joint Arthritis (MCP Arthritis) is most common in the thumb and index fingers due to the stress of pinching. Arthritis is the wearing away of the cartilage at a joint. Cartilage is the coating layer of tissue on the end of a bone that acts as a shock absorber.
In a normal joint, cartilage covers the end of the bones and serves as a shock absorber to allow smooth, pain-free movement. In osteoarthritis (OA, or degenerative arthritis) the cartilage layer wears out, resulting in direct contact between the bones and producing pain and deformity. One of the most common types of OA in the hand is arthritis at the base of the thumb.
Wrist and forearm injuries can happen suddenly, as in a fall, or from wear and tear from everyday activity. Dr. Van Wyk works closely and communicates regularly with our on-site Certified Hand Therapists to monitor the patients’ progress to ensure our patients receive the most appropriate care for their wrist or forearm condition.
Wrist and forearm injuries can happen suddenly, as in a fall, or from wear and tear from everyday activity. Dr. Van Wyk works closely and communicates regularly with our on-site Certified Hand Therapists to monitor the patients’ progress to ensure our patients receive the most appropriate care for their wrist or forearm condition.
Wrist and forearm injuries can happen suddenly, as in a fall, or from wear and tear from everyday activity. Dr. Van Wyk works closely and communicates regularly with our on-site Certified Hand Therapists to monitor the patients’ progress to ensure our patients receive the most appropriate care for their wrist or forearm condition.
Hand and Finger Procedures & Conditions Hand and Finger Procedures & Conditions | Dr. William Van Wyk, DFW Hand Surgeon Hand and Finger Procedures & Conditions Hand and Finger Procedures & Conditions | Dr. William Van Wyk, DFW Hand Surgeon Our hands serve many purposes, and when there is [Read More]
Wrist injuries are common in falls and sports. The wrist is usually bent backwards when the hand hits the ground such as when someone slips or trips and falls. These injuries also frequently occur during sports such as football and snowboarding. After injury, the wrist will usually swell and may show bruising. It is usually very painful to move.
Wrist and forearm injuries can happen suddenly, as in a fall, or from wear and tear from everyday activity. Dr. Van Wyk works closely and communicates regularly with our on-site Certified Hand Therapists to monitor the patients’ progress to ensure our patients receive the most appropriate care for their wrist or forearm condition.
Pediatric & Congenital Procedures & Conditions Hand and Finger Procedures & Conditions | Dr. William Van Wyk, DFW Hand Surgeon Pediatric & Congenital Procedures & Conditions Hand and Finger Procedures & Conditions | Dr. William Van Wyk, DFW Hand Surgeon A congenital condition is one that a child [Read More]
