De Quervain’s synovitis is a common cause of pain in the wrist. The pain is located on the thumb-side of the wrist. It can cause significant functional impairment, and in severe cases even a simple handshake may become impossible. The condition usually responds to simple treatment modalities such as rest, splinting, anti-inflammatories or a cortisone injection. In resistant cases, a small surgical procedure may be required…
There are a variety of ACL graft options available for those needing ACL reconstruction. The decision on which graft is used is usually made on the surgeon’s recommendation. There are pro’s and con’s with each type of graft, and a basic understanding of these is recommended. Generally speaking, there is no one graft which is vastly superior to the others. Having said that, there are definitely options that are best avoided…