Hand, Wrist and Elbow

OrthoIndy sports medicine physician, Dr. Timothy Dicke discusses common golf injuries and how to reduce your risk of experiencing an injury while playing.

The elbow is made up of bones, ligaments, muscles and tendons. When tendons become inflamed, torn or irritated, the condition is referred to as tendonitis.

Sometimes surgery is necessary to treat carpal tunnel syndrome. Endoscopic carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common treatment for patients who need surgery.

Elbow arthritis occurs when the cartilage in your joint starts to break down. This injury often happens in athletes who use a repetitive motion, like baseball pitchers.

How do you know if your wrist is sprained or broken? Can a broken wrist heal on its own? A patient shares her experience with a broken wrist and recovery.

What is an EMG test used to diagnose? An EMG is used when there are symptoms of a muscle or nerve disorder. Learn more about an electromyography procedure.

What does an orthopedic hand surgeon do? Find out what happens after multiple wrist fractures and how a patient was able to resume their normal activities.

Kienböck’s disease is a condition in which the blood supply to one of the small bones in the wrist is interrupted. Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment.

Nursemaid’s elbow is a common early childhood injury that usually occurs in children ages one to four. However, it can happen anytime from birth to age seven.

Dupuytren’s contracture, or disease, is a hand deformity that usually develops over the years. Visit a hand specialist for diagnosis and treatment options.

Boutonnière deformity is a deformity of the finger that happens with tendon damage. It can be a serious condition if left untreated, and can even be permanent.

How is intersection syndrome treated and how long does it take to heal? Learn more about how OrthoIndy wrist specialists diagnose and treat this condition.