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Head and neck cancer is a collective term for malignant tumours in the head and neck area such as the mouth, throat, nose, sinuses and larynx. Early detection is important, as the tumor can quickly spread to surrounding structures.

A trigger finger is an abnormality caused by inflammation of the flexor tendons of a finger.

Osteoarthritis of the base of the thumb (rhizarthrosis) is a condition in which the cartilage at the base of the thumb has thinned or even disappeared completely. Sometimes prolonged repetitive movements and certain work conditions can accelerate osteoarthritis.

Dupuytren's disease is a benign condition in which nodules form in the palm of the hand, just under the skin. The nodules can connect with each other to form strands in the palm and warp the fingers.

A wrist cyst is a swelling at the wrist. It can occur on either the upper (dorsal) or lower (volar) side. They consist of a thin wall filled with fluid coming from the wrist joint.

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is caused by increased pressure on a nerve (median nerve) in the wrist canal, also called carpal tunnel.