learning more from dr. ghiassi
understanding my Condition
When patients receive a diagnosis, oftentimes they would like to learn more about their specific condition - what they need to know and what they should expect as they go through their healthcare journey. All the information presented in these AiVio sessions (interactive video sessions) is based on Dr. Ghiassi’s knowledge and experience and is not from Dr. Google.
DUPYTREN’S CONTRACTURE
Dupuytren's disease is a condition that affects the fascia—the fibrous layer of tissue that lies underneath the skin in the palm and fingers. In patients with Dupuytren's, the fascia thickens, then tightens over time. This causes the fingers to be pulled inward, towards the palm, resulting in what is known as a "Dupuytren's contracture."
Trigger finger is also known as stenosing tenosynovitis (stuh-NO-sing ten-o-sin-o-VIE-tis). It occurs when inflammation narrows the space within the sheath that surrounds the tendon in the affected finger. If trigger finger is severe, your finger may become locked in a bent position.
TRIGGER FINGER
CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by pressure on the median nerve. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway surrounded by bones and ligaments on the palm side of your hand. When the median nerve is compressed, the symptoms can include numbness, tingling and weakness in the hand and arm.
The radius is the larger of the two bones in the forearm which link the hand to the elbow. It is uniquely designed to allow wrist motion and forearm rotation. The end closest to the hand (distal radius) is especially susceptible to breaking, because it composes approximately 80% of the wrist joint surface and bears nearly the full weight load when a person outstretches the hand prevent injury during a fall.
DISTAL RADIUS FRACTURES
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