Medical dictionary

What is wrist arthrodesis? Wrist arthrodesis is a surgical intervention that aims to artificially fuse the joints of the hand. It is done under general or local anaesthetic. Why is wrist arthrodesis performed? Wrist arthrodesis is recommended when joint wear, arthrosis, trauma, malformation or degenerative disease affect the wrist, causing pain or loss of mobility. Wrist arthrodesi

What is wrist arthroscopy? Arthroscopy is a type of laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery, which is used to both diagnose and treat joint problems. It can be used to look inside the joint of the wrist, and there are many techniques employed by various surgeons. Arthroscopy is performed on many parts of the body, and wrist arthroscopy is one of the most common arthroscopic procedures. Why is wri

What is wrist denervation? Surgical denervation of the wrist is a useful palliative procedure for chronic wrist pain when reconstructive procedures are not feasible or desirable. Wrist denervation aims to stop nerves that are transmitting pain such as the anterior and posterior interosseous nerves (near the wrist joint) and the articular branches of the superficial radial nerve. The procedur

What is a wrist fracture?A broken wrist or wrist fracture is when one or more of the bones in the wrist is cracked or broken. The most common type of wrist fracture is called a Colles’ fracture (or distal radius fracture). This type of break is a break in the larger of the two bones in the forearm. The bone usually breaks at the end where it connects with the hand and thumb. Wrist fractures occur

What is wrist surgery? There are many types of surgical procedures that can be performed on the wrist, depending on the injury or condition being treated. These include both open and minimally invasive surgery on the bones, tendons, ligaments, and nerves in the wrist. As is often the case, surgery is usually only recommended by your doctor in serious situations, or when more conservative treatm

What is Xiapex®? Xiapex® is a treatment for adults suffering from Dupuytren’s contracture, which is when connective tissue in the palm of the hand stiffens and causes one or more fingers to bend inwards, towards the wrist. Xiapex® is injected directly into the tissue (cord) in the palm to dissolve it so a doctor can manually straighten it. What does Xiapex® treatmen