Diagnosis
These are some of the common diagnoses treated by our hand surgeons. Much of the information below is also available through the links: www.AAOS.org and www.ASSH.org (see 'links' page). The information is supplied here as a convenience to patients. These two organizations have a strong commitment to patient education. Dr. Belsky is an active member of both organizations.

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We encourage you to introduce yourself to basic hand anatomy. A pdf document is provided below which can be a useful guide in understanding the diagnoses on this page.
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Arthritis Metacarpophalangeal Joint Osteoarthritis of the Hand Rheumatoid Arthritis Thumb Arthritis Elbow Arthritis	Nerve Disorders Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Nerve Injuries Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) Nerve Entrapments - soon
Tendon Problems Extensor Tendon Injuries Flexor Tendon Injuries Tendon Transfer Surgery Trigger Finger	Trauma and Sports Injuries Hand Fracture Scaphoid Fracture Scaphoid Non-union Thumb Sprains
Aquired Disorders Dupuytren's Disease Ganglion Cysts Hand Infections Kienbock's Disease Trigger Finger Vascular Disorders Digital Ischemia	Other Disorders Animal and Human Bites Nail Bed Injuries Snowblower & Lawnmower Injuries Hand Infections
Elbow Disorders Tennis Elbow (Epicondylitis) Elbow Arthritis Olecranon Bursitis - soon	Pediatric Hand Disorders Congenital Hand Differences Fractures - soon Trigger Fingers - soon
Wrist Disorders Carpal Tunnel Syndrome de Quervain's Tendonitis Scaphoid Non-union Wrist Arthroscopy Wrist Fractures Wrist Sprains
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Full Alphabetical List     • Arthritis: Elbow Arthritis • Arthritis: Metacarpophalangeal Joint Arthritis • Arthritis: Osteoarthritis of the Hand • Arthritis: Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Hand • Arthritis: Thumb Arthritis • Animal and Human Bites to the Hand • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome • Congenital Hand Differences • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome • de Quervain's Tendonitis • Digital Ischemia • Dupuytren's Disease • Extensor Tendon Injuries • Flexor Tendon Injuries • Ganglion Cysts • Hand Fracture • Hand Infections • Kienbock's Disease • Nail Bed Injuries • Nerve Injuries • Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) • Scaphoid Fracture • Scaphoid Non-union • Snowblower and Lawnmower Injury • Tendon Transfer Surgery • Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) • Thumb Sprains • Trigger Finger • Vascular Disorders of the Upper-Extremity • Wrist Arthroscopy • Wrist Fractures • Wrist Sprains