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Plain-English information about kamay conditions, operations, and recovery.

How your kamay works

How your hand works Hand anatomy – bones of the wrist, palm, and fingers – understanding the structure supports diagnosis. Open →

Conditions

Artritis ng DIPJ Open → Artritis ng PIP Joint Osteoarthritis and inflammatory arthritis of the PIP joint — non-operative and surgical options. Open → Basal Thumb Arthritis Basal thumb arthritis — causes, symptoms, non-surgical options, and when surgery might help. Open → Deformidad ng Boutonnière Extensor central-slip injury at the middle finger joint; early splinting prevents the zigzag deformity, established cases need surgery. Open → Deformidad ng Swan-Neck ng Daliri A finger that hyperextends at the middle joint and bends at the tip — why it happens and how splints or surgery can correct it. Open → Ganglion ng Flexor Tendon Sheath A benign, fluid-filled cyst arising from the flexor tendon sheath – often painless, but can cause clicking or limited finger movement. Open → Giant Cell Tumor ng Tendon Sheath (Buto sa Daliri o Hinlalaki) A giant cell tumour of tendon sheath is a common, benign (non-cancerous) lump on a finger or thumb. What causes it, how it is diagnosed and removed, and how often it comes back. Open → Jersey Finger (Avulsion ng Flexor Tendon) The deep flexor tendon avulses off the fingertip — why it is time-critical, and the surgery to reattach it. Open → Mallet Finger Mallet finger causes fingertip drooping after extensor tendon injury; splinting is key, surgery occasionally needed. Open → Mga impeksyon sa kamay Paronychia, deep-space and flexor sheath infections — recognition, antibiotics, drainage. Open → Mga Kalagayang Medikal na Nakakaapekto sa Kamay How whole-body conditions — diabetes, thyroid, inflammatory arthritis, kidney disease and more — show up in the hand. Open → Mga Neoropatiya dahil sa Pagsisikip Hand numbness, tingling, or weakness – understanding carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, and other compression neuropathies. Open → Mga Pagsira ng Daliri Phalangeal and metacarpal fractures of the hand — non-operative care and indications for fixation. Open → Mga Pagsira ng Metacarpal (kasama ang Boxer's Fracture) A broken hand bone in the palm — including the common boxer's fracture — how it is treated, the rotation check that matters most, and recovery. Open → Mucous Cyst Mucous cysts – common bumps near finger joints, often linked to arthritis, and treatment options. Open → Pagbubuntis at mga Kondisyon sa Kamay Carpal tunnel in pregnancy and de Quervains "mummy thumb" — why they happen, what is safe, and when they settle. Open → Raynaud's Phenomenon Fingers that go white, blue then red in the cold — primary vs secondary Raynaud's, keeping warm, and when it needs assessment. Open → Remplir Nerve Wrap Open → Sagittal Band Rupture (Boxer's Knuckle) A knuckle injury where the tendon slips off the top of the joint — the "boxer's knuckle" — and how early splinting or surgery treats it. Open → Sakit ni Dupuytren Dupuytren’s disease causes palm thickening and finger contracture—options range from observation to needle aponeurotomy or surgical excision. Open → Sugat sa Dulo ng Daliri Crush, laceration, nail-bed and amputation injuries of the fingertip and their management. Open → Sugat sa Tendones at Neryo ng Kamay Hand tendon and nerve injuries – understanding symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. Open → Sugat sa UCL ng hinlalaki Open → Trigger Finger Trigger finger causes painful catching or locking of a finger, often treated with splinting or steroid injection. Open →

Operations

Arthroplasty ng hinlalaki Open → Arthroplasty ng interposisyon ng pyrocarbon Open → Dupuytren na fasciectomy Dupuytren’s fasciectomy — correcting hand contractures to improve function and daily activities. Open → Pag-aalis ng ganglion sa flexor sheath Excision of a flexor tendon sheath ganglion — when surgery is considered for painful or limiting cysts. Open → Pag-release ng trigger finger Trigger finger release — understanding the condition, conservative treatments, and surgical options for a stuck or clicking finger. Open → Pagpapalit ng PIP na kasukasuan PIP joint replacement addresses painful arthritis in the middle finger joint when non-surgical options fail. Open → Pagsasama ng DIP joint DIP joint fusion stabilizes and reduces pain in the fingertip joint, often for arthritis or mallet finger. Open → Pagsasama ng PIP na kasukasuan PIP joint fusion stabilizes a severely damaged middle finger joint, relieving pain when other treatments fail. Open → Trapezektomiya Open →

Recovery and rehabilitation

Ang araw ng iyong operasyon What to expect on the day of day-case upper-limb surgery, from arrival and meeting the team to waking up and going home. Open → Ang iyong nerve block sa balikat The nerve block we use for shoulder surgery — how it numbs your arm, why it controls pain so well, and what to expect as it wears off. Open → Ang pagpapakonsulta para sa iyong sugat at pag-alis ng tahi What happens at the post-op wound check, dissolvable vs removable stitches, what removal feels like, and when to seek help sooner. Open → Araw-araw na buhay pagkatapos ng operasyon sa balikat Washing, dressing, sleeping and managing day-to-day with the operated arm in a sling after shoulder surgery. Open → Araw-araw na buhay pagkatapos ng operasyon sa kamay, pulso, o siko Keeping a hand or wrist dressing dry, elevation to control swelling, and one-handed living after hand, wrist or elbow surgery. Open → Init vs Yelo When ice helps, when heat helps, and how to use either safely on the upper limb. Open → Isip, Stress, at Pagbawi How stress, low mood, anxiety and worry about pain affect recovery and surgical outcomes — and what helps. Open → Mga Pampapayat ng Dugo Bago ang Operasyon How anticoagulants and antiplatelets work, and why the timing of stopping each before surgery differs — platelet turnover, half-lives and clot risk. Open → Mga pangunahing impormasyon tungkol sa hand therapy What to expect from hand therapy, how often you'll go, and what good rehab looks like. Open → Naka-infekt ba ang sugat ko? How to tell normal healing from a wound infection after surgery — the warning signs and when to seek help. Open → Pag-aalaga ng cast at splint sa bahay Looking after a plaster or splint at home — keeping it dry, elevation, keeping joints moving, and the urgent signs of a too-tight cast. Open → Pag-aalaga sa iyong peklat Massage, silicone, sun protection and the 12-month timeline for surgical scars to soften and fade. Open → Pag-aalaga sa iyong sugat Dressings, showering, and signs of infection after upper-limb surgery. Open → Pag-iwas sa mga dugo na kumbinasyon sa bahay Reducing the risk of deep vein thrombosis after upper-limb surgery — mobilisation, hydration, medication. Open → Pag-ubot at pagtaas ng posisyon pagkatapos ng operasyon Why a hand or arm swells after surgery, how elevation and gentle movement control it, and when swelling is a warning sign. Open → Pagbabalik sa isports Phased return to sport after upper-limb surgery, and when contact sport is safe again. Open → Pagbabalik sa trabaho When you can return to desk, light, and heavy work after upper-limb surgery. Open → Paghahanda para sa Operasyon General checklist for the days before upper-limb surgery — fasting, what to bring, medications. Open → Pagkain nang maayos para sa paggaling Everyday food to support recovery after surgery — protein, energy, healing vitamins, and preventing constipation. Open → Paglipad at paglalakbay pagkatapos ng operasyon Clot risk, cast tightness at altitude, fitness to fly and the practicalities of travelling after upper-limb surgery. Open → Pagmamaneho Pagkatapos ng Operasyon sa Balikat at Braso: Kailan Ito Ligtas at Legal? After most shoulder surgery, including rotator cuff repair, you usually cannot drive for about six weeks, and not while your arm is in a sling. When it is safe and legal to get back to the wheel after hand, wrist, elbow or shoulder surgery. Open → Pagpupuyat Bago ang Operasyon: Ano ang Maaari Mong Kainin at Inumin, at Bakit Why you must stop eating before an anaesthetic, when you can still sip water, and what can happen if you do not fast. The clear fasting rules that keep your stomach empty and your lungs safe during surgery. Open → Pagsuot at Pagtulog gamit ang Arm Sling How to sleep in an arm sling, get the sling position right, and look after it after shoulder, elbow or wrist surgery, including whether to keep the sling on overnight. Open → Pagsusuka at pag-aalaga sa tiyan pagkatapos ng operasyon Why constipation is common after surgery (especially with strong painkillers) and how to prevent and manage it. Open → Pagtulog, Sakit, at Pagbawi How sleep and pain affect each other, why surgery and shoulder problems disturb sleep, and what helps you rest and recover. Open → Pamamahala ng sakit pagkatapos ng operasyon What pain to expect, how to use pain relief well, and when to call. Open →

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