{"id":1920,"date":"2025-12-31T08:44:15","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T08:44:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/serdarnasir.com\/?page_id=1920"},"modified":"2026-10-20T14:45:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T14:45:51","slug":"joint-and-bone-problems","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/serdarnasir.com\/en\/hand-surgery\/joint-and-bone-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"Joint and Bone Problems"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_1654179475\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n  <div id=\"page-header-2060120786\" class=\"page-header-wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"page-title dark simple-title\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"page-title-inner container align-center text-center flex-row-col medium-flex-wrap\" >\n              <div class=\"title-wrapper is-xlarge flex-col\">\n          <h1 class=\"entry-title mb-0\">\n            Joint and Bone Problems in Ankara, Turkey          <\/h1>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"title-content flex-col\">\n        <div class=\"title-breadcrumbs pb-half pt-half\"><\/div>      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n     \n<style>\n#page-header-2060120786 .page-title-inner {\n  min-height: 150px;\n}\n#page-header-2060120786 .title-overlay {\n  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);\n}\n<\/style>\n  <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_1654179475 {\n  padding-top: 0px;\n  padding-bottom: 0px;\n  background-color: #213360;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_1376415078\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1469559649\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-861406097\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p>Joint and bone problems include various conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system and can lead to pain, deformity, and loss of function. Trauma, degenerative diseases, infections, and congenital anomalies are among these problems. Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent permanent damage.<\/p>\n<p>Among degenerative joint diseases, the most common is osteoarthritis. It is characterized by cartilage loss in the joints and bony outgrowths. It is especially seen in older individuals and can cause joint stiffness, pain, and restricted movement over time. Control can be achieved with physical therapy and medications.<\/p>\n<p>Trauma-related bone fractures, dislocations, and ligament injuries are among acute joint and bone problems. The small bones in the hand, wrist, and fingers are prone to such injuries. Healing is possible with proper immobilization and surgical\/conservative approaches.<\/p>\n<p>Bone tumors, infections (osteomyelitis), and the effects of systemic diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, lupus) can also negatively affect joint and bone health. In these cases, multidisciplinary treatment may be required. Imaging and laboratory tests are the main tools for diagnosis.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Things You Need to Know<\/td>\n<td>Information<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Definition<\/td>\n<td>Joint and bone problems in the hand and wrist region are disorders characterized by symptoms such as limited movement, pain, and deformity, arising from traumatic, degenerative, inflammatory, or congenital causes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Common Problems<\/td>\n<td>Osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease), rheumatoid arthritis, pseudoarthrosis (nonunion), avascular necrosis of carpal bones (e.g., Kienb\u00f6ck\u2019s disease), ganglion cysts, tenosynovitis, arthrosis, fracture sequelae, malunion.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Degenerative Diseases<\/td>\n<td>The most common is osteoarthritis, generally seen in older age. The thumb basal joint (CMC joint) is among the most frequently affected sites.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Inflammatory Diseases<\/td>\n<td>Autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis can lead to permanent joint damage. Deformities may develop in the finger joints.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Traumatic Problems<\/td>\n<td>Fracture, dislocation, ligament tears, carpal instability, bone infarctions. If not treated appropriately, chronic pain and restricted movement may develop.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Congenital Anomalies<\/td>\n<td>Structural disorders such as Madelung deformity, radial aplasia, and brachydactyly affect bone development and joint stability.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Symptoms<\/td>\n<td>Pain, swelling, limited joint range of motion, morning stiffness, deformity, crepitus (a crackling sensation with movement), loss of strength.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Diagnostic Methods<\/td>\n<td>Physical examination, plain X-ray, CT (for bone structural details), MRI (evaluation of cartilage, ligaments, and intra-articular structures), laboratory tests (for rheumatologic diseases).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Treatment (Medical)<\/td>\n<td>Painkillers, anti-inflammatory medications, rheumatologic agents (DMARDs), intra-articular injections (corticosteroid, hyaluronic acid).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Treatment (Surgical)<\/td>\n<td>Arthrodesis (joint fusion), arthroplasty (prosthesis), osteotomy (bone correction), synovectomy, release surgeries, fracture repairs, bone grafts.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation<\/td>\n<td>Functional recovery is achieved by maintaining joint range of motion, reducing pain, increasing muscle strength, and using orthoses and supports.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Complications<\/td>\n<td>Permanent limitation of motion, joint deformity, loss of function, nerve compressions, spread to surrounding tissues.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Long-Term Follow-Up<\/td>\n<td>Regular follow-up is required in degenerative and rheumatologic diseases. After surgery, physical therapy and repeated imaging assessments should be performed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-861406097 > .col-inner {\n  margin: 0px 0px -45px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_1376415078 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n  padding-bottom: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_459334473\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1382355993\">\r\n\r\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1087435485\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner dark\" style=\"background-color:#213360;\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<div class=\"row align-middle\"  id=\"row-1136546995\">\r\n\r\n\n\t<div id=\"col-2008648336\" class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-4\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover border-gorsel x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_768310818\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/serdarnasir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC08566-1-533x800.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/serdarnasir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC08566-1-533x800.webp 533w, https:\/\/serdarnasir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC08566-1-267x400.webp 267w, https:\/\/serdarnasir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC08566-1.webp 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_768310818 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-2008648336 > .col-inner {\n  margin: 0px 0px -10px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\r\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1719002204\" class=\"col medium-8 small-12 large-8\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t<div id=\"text-147046408\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\r\n\r\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-size: 110%;\">Prof. Dr. Serdar Nas\u0131r<\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"font-size: 63%;\"><br \/>Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Hand Surgery<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-147046408 {\n  font-size: 1.55rem;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-147046408 {\n    font-size: 1.85rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n<p>He completed his medical education at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1996 and his specialty training between 1996\u20132002 at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.<\/p>\r\n<p>Between 2002\u20132009, he worked at S\u00fcleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.<\/p>\r\n<p>Since 2009, he has been working at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. 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connective tissues that make up the skeletal system. These conditions may develop due to trauma, aging, infection, autoimmune diseases, or metabolic problems. Common examples include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, and fractures. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are important for preserving mobility and improving quality of life.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-2732761696 {\n  font-size: 1.25rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1612984112\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1612984112-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-which-age-group-is-most-commonly-affected-by-joint-and-bone-problems?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1612984112-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Which age group is most commonly affected by joint and bone problems?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1612984112-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1612984112-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Congenital deformities are common in children, traumas are common in young people, repetitive strain and rheumatic diseases are common in adults. In older individuals, problems related to osteoarthritis and osteoporosis become more prominent.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3238851067\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3238851067-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-are-the-common-joint-conditions-seen-in-the-hand-and-wrist?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3238851067-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What are the common joint conditions seen in the hand and wrist?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3238851067-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3238851067-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ganglion cysts, and inflammatory conditions such as tenosynovitis are common problems seen in the wrist and small joints.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3215376218\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3215376218-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-how-does-osteoarthritis-present-in-the-hand?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3215376218-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>How does osteoarthritis present in the hand?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3215376218-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3215376218-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Pain, stiffness, swelling in the joint, and restricted movement are seen in the hand. Osteoarthritis most commonly develops at the base of the thumb, distal finger joints, and the wrist.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3003198766\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3003198766-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-can-joint-problems-be-treated-without-surgery?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3003198766-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Can joint problems be treated without surgery?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3003198766-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3003198766-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Yes, in the early stage, symptoms can be controlled with physical therapy, medications, splint use, and injections. In advanced cases, surgical treatment comes into consideration.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3214052475\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3214052475-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-does-osteoporosis-affect-the-bones-of-the-hand?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3214052475-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Does osteoporosis affect the bones of the hand?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3214052475-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3214052475-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Yes, osteoporosis can cause weakening of the wrist bones and increase the risk of fractures with simple falls. This is more common especially in older individuals.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2865772509\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2865772509-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-how-can-joint-problems-be-distinguished-from-nerve-compression?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2865772509-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>How can joint problems be distinguished from nerve compression?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2865772509-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2865772509-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Joint-related pain usually increases with movement and stiffness is seen in the joint. In nerve compression, numbness, tingling, and pain that worsens at night are more prominent. Clinical examination and EMG help in differential diagnosis.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-307221587\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-307221587-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-can-joint-problems-develop-after-hand-fractures?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-307221587-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Can joint problems develop after hand fractures?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-307221587-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-307221587-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Yes, restricted movement, pain, and osteoarthritis can develop after poorly healed fractures or fractures that disrupt the joint surface. This is called secondary arthritis.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2654738112\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2654738112-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-how-are-ligament-injuries-in-the-wrist-treated?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2654738112-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>How are ligament injuries in the wrist treated?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2654738112-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2654738112-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Mild ligament injuries are treated with rest and splinting. Surgical treatment may be required in cases of rupture or significant instability. The rehabilitation process is an important part of treatment.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-719176188\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-719176188-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-in-which-conditions-is-a-locking-sensation-in-the-fingers-seen?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-719176188-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>In which conditions is a locking sensation in the fingers seen?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-719176188-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-719176188-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>This condition, called trigger finger, develops due to narrowing and nodule formation in the tendon sheath. It presents with catching, locking, and pain in the finger; surgical treatment may be applied if necessary.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2681501169\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2681501169-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-when-is-physical-therapy-necessary-for-joint-and-bone-problems?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2681501169-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>When is physical therapy necessary for joint and bone problems?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2681501169-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2681501169-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Physical therapy is recommended in patients with pain, restricted movement, or muscle weakness. In addition, after surgery, physical therapy helps regain function during the recovery process.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3174344573\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3174344573-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-which-department-or-doctor-should-be-consulted-for-joint-and-bone-problems?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3174344573-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Which department or doctor should be consulted for Joint and Bone Problems?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3174344573-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3174344573-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Joint and bone problems generally fall within the scope of Orthopedics and Traumatology; however, in special situations that affect the hand, face, or body aesthetics, the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery may also be involved. 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