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Types of Hand Conditions

Types of Hand Conditions

There are many different types of hand conditions that require the clinical and surgical expertise of a plastic surgeon. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Congenital Hand Deformities

Dupuytren's Contracture

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Index with Abstracts:

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis: Detailed information on rheumatoid arthritis, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

  • Dupuytren's Contracture: Detailed information on Dupuytren's contracture, including causes, facts, symptoms, and treatment

  • Congenital Hand Deformities: Detailed information on the most common types of congenital hand deformities, including radial clubhand, ulnar clubhand, simple syndactyly, complex syndactyly, polydactyly, and congenital constriction band syndrome

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Detailed information on carpal tunnel syndrome, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment