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The various joints of the hand and wrist are responsible for fine motor skills and grasping and manipulating objects. An injury to the hand or wrist can result from overuse or an accident.

The hip joint forms the connection between the pelvis and upper leg and consists of the head of the femur and the hip socket (acetabulum). The hip is a ball and socket joint and allows the upper leg to move in all directions.

The elbow nerve or ulnar nerve is a nerve that runs in a tunnel (cubital tunnel) on the inside of the elbow, just behind the bony protuberance. When this tunnel is narrowed, the nerve becomes pinched and symptoms develop.

Knee injuries are a common problem that can affect people of all ages. The knee is a complex joint crucial for movement and stability, making it susceptible to many injuries.

Cartilage defects (osteochondral lesions) of one or more bone parts of the joint can occur due to wear and tear and/or a (sports) injury. It can also occur spontaneously without any apparent cause.

A lumbar disc hernia or herniated disc in the low back is a bulging of an intervertebral disc at the level of the low back. This can pinch nerves.