Carpal Tunnel Release What Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve (which runs through the wrist) is compressed inside the carpal tunnel—a narrow passageway of bones and ligaments. This causes symptoms such as numbness, tingling, weakness, or pain in the hand and fingers. What Is…

Carpectomy What Is Wrist Carpectomy? Wrist carpectomy, also called proximal row carpectomy (PRC), is a surgical procedure where the first row of small wrist bones (the scaphoid, lunate, and triquetrum) are removed. This creates a new joint between the remaining wrist bones and the radius (forearm bone). The goal is…

Wrist Arthroplasty What Is Wrist Arthroplasty? Wrist arthroplasty, also called wrist joint replacement, is a surgical procedure where the damaged wrist joint is replaced with an artificial implant. Unlike wrist fusion (arthrodesis), which permanently joins the wrist bones and eliminates motion, wrist arthroplasty aims to preserve movement while relieving pain.…