1916 Golfer’s Elbow

The illustration presents the condition known as Golfer’s Elbow, also medically termed Medial Epicondylitis. This condition is characterized by pain centered around the medial epicondyle of the humerus, which is on the inner side of the elbow. The pain area is...

1912 Hand and Wrist Pathology: Dupuytren’s Contracture

Dupuytren’s contracture is a progressive hand condition that affects the palmar fascia, leading to finger contracture. This paper elucidates the anatomy and physiology behind Dupuytren’s contracture, details its symptoms and clinical presentation, and...

Hand and Wrist Extrinsic Muscles

Muscles: The Powerhouse of the Hand The muscles of the hand are the dynamic engines that drive movement, allowing us to perform tasks ranging from powerful gripping to delicate manipulation. Technically, there are no muscles that originate solely within the wrist...

1911 Upper Arm and Shoulder Pathology: Tennis Elbow

The image depicts a condition commonly known as Tennis Elbow, highlighting the lateral (outside) side of the right arm. The elbow joint, where this condition is focused, involves the distal end of the humerus, the upper arm bone, which is labeled at the top left....

1912 Hand and Wrist Pathology: Trigger Finger

Trigger finger, known medically as stenosing tenosynovitis, is a common condition that involves inflammation and swelling of the flexor tendons in the hand, which results in finger stiffness and a sensation of locking or catching. This paper aims to elucidate the...