The MSK Physio

The most important exercise for hip osteoarthritis is regular walking. Start with your current level, track steps and build gradually. Consistency matters. It’s what I do for my OA Hip. #HipArthritis

Hip osteoarthritis can be managed with weight control, regular exercise, a balanced diet and pacing activity. Movement is key. #HipArthritis

Hip osteoarthritis typically causes deep groin pain, stiffness and difficulty with tasks like shoes/socks or getting in/out of a car. Lateral hip pain is more likely GTPS. #HipArthritis

3/3 Bursitis is treated by reducing load and pressure, protecting the area and gradually returning to activity. In some cases aspiration or injection may help. #Bursitis

2/3 Bursitis is usually caused by overload and compression from repetitive movement, sustained pressure or sudden increases in activity. #Bursitis

1/3 A bursa is a small fluid-filled sac that reduces friction between tissues and helps smooth movement around joints. #Bursitis

3/3 De Quervain’s can be managed at home by reducing aggravating activity, modifying lifting, using a thumb splint and simple pain relief strategies. #DeQuervains

2/3 De Quervain’s is caused by repetitive thumb use, gripping and lifting. Common in new parents due to frequent baby lifting (“mommy thumb”). Next up - Treatments #DeQuervains

1/3 De Quervain’s affects the APL and EPB tendons on the thumb side of the wrist, causing pain with gripping, lifting and thumb movement. Next up - causes #DeQuervains

3/3 TFCC pain can often be managed by reducing aggravating activities and using a wrist support. A Wrist Widget brace may help support the region - amzn.to/4v6OmWZ #TFCC

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2/3 TFCC injuries are diagnosed with clinical assessment first, supported by MRI if needed. Arthroscopy remains the gold standard for confirming the diagnosis. #TFCC

1/3 Ulnar-sided wrist pain often involves the radiocarpal joint, DRUJ, ulnocarpal joint and the TFCC, which helps stabilise and support load. #TFCC

Nodal finger arthritis causes Heberden’s (DIP) and Bouchard’s (PIP) nodes—bony swellings with stiffness and pain. Treatment includes splints, heat, exercise, topical NSAIDs and more. #HandArthritis

There’s no strong evidence that supplements improve hand arthritis (unless clinically deficient). Reasonable to try short term, but stop if there’s no clear benefit. #HandArthritis

3 ways to boost wrist extension: prayer stretch, wall press and dynamic wall falls. Progress gradually from stretch to controlled loading. #WristMobility

Top 5 Finger / Thumb Deformities 5) Z deformity of the thumb is driven by base of thumb arthritis, leading to MCP hyperextension and IP flexion, creating a Z-shaped alignment and reduced pinch strength. #ThumbDeformity

Common Finger Deformities 4) Boutonnière deformity - causes flexion of the middle joint and hyperextension of the fingertip — the opposite pattern to swan neck deformity. #FingerDeformity

Top 5 Finger Deformities 3) Swan neck deformity - causes hyperextension of the middle finger joint and flexion of the fingertip, giving a “swan neck” appearance. Link to splint - amzn.to/40D7Qoa #FingerDeformity

Top 5 Finger Deformities 2) Dupuytren’s contracture - causes thickened cords in the palm and gradual bending of the fingers (often ring and little finger). It’s usually painless and develops slowly. #Dupuytrens