Please use these patient education resources to expand your knowledge of hand, wrist, and elbow procedures and extend your care experience at Duke.

• Brachial Plexus Injury
  Brachial plexus injuries occur when nerves that send signals to your arm, hand, and shoulder are stretched or torn. Learn more at Duke Orthopaedics.
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  Duke Orthopaedics offers patients treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome ranging from occupational therapy and anti-inflamatory medicine to carpal tunnel release surgery.
• Elbow Arthritis
  Doctors at Duke Orthopaedics diagnose and treat patients with elbow arthritis caused by rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis.
• Ganglion Cyst
  A ganglion cyst is a tumor on a joint or tendon that typically occurs on the back of the hand or on the wrist joint. Learn more at Duke Orthopaedics.
• Golfer's Elbow
  Golfers elbow is a form of tendonitis and develops from repetitive strain on the muscles and tendons in the forearm which leads to elbow pain and inflammation.
• Tendonitis
  Tendonitis often develops from repetitive strain on a tendon from work or sports related activities. Learn more about tendonitis at Duke Orthopaedics.
• Tennis Elbow
  Tennis elbow develops from repetitive strain on the muscles and tendons in the forearm which leads to elbow pain and inflammation on the outside of the joint.
• Tommy John Surgery
  Tommy John surgery, also known as ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction, is a surgical procedure that replaces a torn ligament with a tendon.
• Wrist Arthritis
  Symptoms of wrist arthritis include swelling and limited range of motion and are typically limited to the joint itself. Learn more about wrist arthritis at Duke.
• Wrist Fracture
  Wrist fractures are characterized by swelling, numbness, and lasting wrist pain. An x-ray will typically be used to confirm the diagnosis before treatment begins.