Comprehensive Treatment Guides
Detailed guides about diseases, surgical procedures, and recovery — written by Prof. Dr. Egemen Altan.
De Quervain Tendinitis — Complete Patient Guide
De Quervain tenosynovitis is a painful condition caused by irritation of two thumb-side wrist tendons within a narrow tunnel. Diagnosis is usually…
Paediatric Wrist Fractures — Complete Patient Guide
Most paediatric wrist fractures heal without surgery because of substantial remodelling potential. Treatment depends on fracture type, displacement, age and physeal involvement,…
Thumb Base Joint Arthritis — Complete Patient Guide
Thumb-base osteoarthritis can cause pain at the base of the thumb during gripping and pinching. Current BSSH/NICE-accredited guidance supports a stepwise approach…
Arthroscopic Fracture Treatment — Complete Patient Guide
Arthroscopy can assist selected intra-articular fracture procedures by directly visualizing the joint surface and associated ligament or cartilage injury. It is not…