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“Doctor, my hands feel numb”. A ‘simple’ solution for carpal tunnel syndrome

Dr Piñal exposes the characteristics, symptoms, causes and solutions for carpal tunnel syndrome.

Waking up with a strong tingling in the hands,

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The catastrophic hand (II). The physician perspective: ‘save what can be saved’, calm and collaboration

In ‘The catastrophic hand (I). The patient experience: hopes, plans and microsurgery’, we talk with Dr. Del Piñal on the characteristics and surgical and psychological challenges posed by transforming a catastrophic hand in one acceptable.

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The catastrophic hand (I). The patient experience: hopes, plans and microsurgery

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The absence of armed conflicts and better labour security conditions have reduced the incidence oftraumatic hand injuries in Western countries.

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Wrist fracture: “There is hope for all patients, even those with previous failed surgery”

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Wrist fractures are part of our own vital activity. For children and youth, these are high-energy fractures, ie, the trauma caused by traffic accidents,

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Editorial: I have a dream… reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD or Complex Regional Pain Syndrome – CRPS1) does not exist

Francisco del Piñal, MD, PhD

Journal of Hand Surgery European Edition Vol. 38, Editorial, June 2013, Pages 595 – 597 © 2013 The Author (s) 2013

ABSTRACT (full text pdf.

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Piñal gives the master conference on hand surgery at the National Congress of SECPRE

This nationwide scientific-medical meeting, in its 48th edition, took place from June 5 to 7 in the town of Arona, Tenerife (Canary Islands).

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Dr. Piñal: “Reflex sympathetic dystrophy does not exist, it is a ‘scam’, a catch-all in which to hide what goes beyond our knowledge”

Under the name of syndrome of reflex sympathetic dystrophy (for its acronym in English, RSD and CRPS * 1) a whole series of symptoms are grouped –

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Dr. Piñal: “If I had to undergo carpal tunnel surgery, I would never do it by endoscopy.” “Doctor, my hands feel numb” (II)

The nocturnal pains that prevent falling asleep, the constant tingling and the hands that feel numb, the loss of sensitivity and manual ability, turn the carpal tunnel syndrome into a real daily curse for those who suffer it.

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Tendonitis: treatment of trigger fingers and De Quervain syndrome

Tendons are bands of tissue whose main function is to connect muscle and bone, transmitting the impulse of muscular contraction that facilitates movement.

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Treatment of radius fractures: how to avoid a life with pain and limited personal autonomy

There are several fractures of the upper limb with profoundly limiting effects on the patient’s daily life, if they are not treated as required.