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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.

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.

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.

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.

Disc degeneration is a normal age-related phenomenon. Aging causes a number of changes in the intervertebral disc in most people. The disc starts to dry out and flatten, and cracks may develop.

In spinal stenosis, there is a narrowing of the spinal canal. This narrowing (stenosis) puts pressure on the nerve(s) running through the spinal canal.