Diagnoses

The Diagnoses category provides Diagnostic, evaluation, treatment, splinting and symptom information about a variety of diagnoses. If you want more information on a particular diagnosis, you are in the right place.
Hand Therapy Article Review: The Radial Synergy Test, An Aid to Diagnose de Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
Chihua, L., Langford, P.N., Sullivan, G.E., Langford, M.A., Hogan, C.J., & Ruland, R.T. (2021) The radial synergy test: an aid to diagnose de Quervain’s tenosynovitis. HAND. epub ahead of print;1-6. doi: 10.1177/15589447211057297 Rapid Review By:…
Read post »Common Median Nerve Injuries
Common Median Nerve Injuries By: Madison Mott Did you know!? Aside from the most common upper extremity nerve compression, carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), there are several additional median nerve injuries. Pronator SyndromeCompression of the median…
Read post »Do you know the difference between an Electromyography (EMG) and a Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV) Study?
Do you know the difference between an Electromyography (EMG) and a Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV) Study? The term nerve test is usually a broad term that typically indicates both an Electromyography (EMG) and a Nerve…
Read post »Surgery & Hand Therapy Highlights for Dupuytren’s Disease
Dupuytren’s disease affects the fascia of the hand. It is relatively common to encounter patients with Dupuytren’s condition, even if that is not the primary reason you are treating the patient. Patients often present with…
Read post »Trigger Finger… Quick and Dirty!
This is for you… Hand Therapists! Stenosing tenosynovitis, otherwise known as trigger finger, is a common condition affecting children and adults of all ages. Fast Facts Trigger finger usually occurs at the A1 pulley It…
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