Hand Surgery Glossary

Forearm muscle that extends and radially deviates the wrist, commonly used as a tendon transfer donor.

Small muscle tendon that provides independent extension to the index finger, commonly used for tendon transfers.

Partial displacement of extensor tendons from their normal anatomical position over joints.

Anatomical regions (I through VIII) used to classify extensor tendon injuries based on location from fingertip to forear...

A passive stabilization technique using extensor tendons to restore digit position.

Surgical removal of diseased palmar or digital fascia to treat contractures.

Flexor carpi radialis - a wrist flexor muscle commonly used as a tendon graft donor site in hand reconstruction surgery.

Flexor digitorum profundus, the deep flexor muscle responsible for distal interphalangeal joint flexion.

Clinical examination maneuver to diagnose De Quervain's tenosynovitis by stretching first dorsal compartment tendons.

Anatomical space containing the abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis tendons at the radial styloid.

Versatile fasciocutaneous flap from dorsal hand used for thumb and index finger reconstruction with reliable vascular su...

Anatomical classification system dividing the hand and forearm into regions for flexor tendon injury management.

Salvage wrist procedure fusing capitate, hamate, lunate, and triquetrum while removing scaphoid for advanced arthritis.

A clinical test indicating ulnar nerve weakness, characterized by thumb IP joint flexion when attempting to grip paper.

Injury to the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb MCP joint, causing instability and weakness of pinch grip.

Anatomical tunnel at the wrist where the ulnar nerve passes, commonly affected in compression syndromes.

A specialized headless compression screw designed for internal fixation of small bone fractures, particularly scaphoid f...

Muscular prominence on the ulnar side of the palm formed by muscles controlling the fifth digit.

Tightness of the intrinsic muscles of the hand causing characteristic finger positioning with MCPJ flexion and IPJ exten...

A clinical examination to assess contracture of the interosseous and lumbrical muscles.

Avulsion injury of the flexor digitorum profundus tendon from its insertion on the distal phalanx.

A surgical technique using percutaneous pins to reduce and maintain distal radius fractures.

Avascular necrosis of the lunate bone in the wrist, causing progressive collapse and arthritis.

A post-operative rehabilitation protocol for flexor tendon repairs that combines splinting with early controlled passive...