Category: hand therapy

What medical problem does a carpenter, typist, truck driver, jackhammer operator, violinist, pianist and court stenographer have in common? Carpal tunnel syndrome! Over the past 10-15 years, carpal tunnel syndrome has moved to the forefront in medicine and has become water cooler conversation. So what is carpal tunnel syndrome and how is it treated? Carpal […]

Dupuytren’s disease is a benign condition that affects a normal structure in the hand called fascia.

There is a genetic component to the disease and largely affects people of Northern European descent and is more common in men although does affect women.