FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - UPPER LIMB
What is a rotator cuff tear?
The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that come together as tendons to form a "cuff," or cover, over the head of the humerus (upper arm bone).
What are scaphoid fractures?
The scaphoid bone is a small, boat-shaped bone in the wrist, which, along with 7 other bones, forms the wrist joint. It is present on the thumb side of the wrist causing it to be at a high risk for fractures.
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition often experienced by people who use their hands repetitively in day-to-day activities, such as desk workers, musicians or assembly line workers.
What is the difference between open and endoscopic carpal tunnel release?
Carpal tunnel surgery to release the median nerve can be performed both open and endoscopically.
What is a reverse total shoulder replacement?
A reverse total shoulder replacement involves removing the damaged parts of the shoulder and replacing them with artificial parts.
When do I need to get my distal radius fracture fixed?
A broken wrist often raises a lot of worries; people wonder if it will mean months in plaster, a bent wrist that never looks right, or never getting full movement back.
