Tag: wrist injuries

  • Navicular Fracture of the Wrist

    Navicular Fracture of the Wrist: Definition and Description of Navicular Fracture of the Wrist: A navicular fracture of the wrist, commonly known as a scaphoid fracture, involves a fracture of the navicular bone, one of the eight small carpal bones located in the wrist. This particular injury often occurs due to a fall onto an…

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Definition and Description of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that occurs when the median nerve—a major nerve in the arm—becomes compressed as it travels through the wrist. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway surrounded by bones and ligaments on the palm side of the hand.…