Chia Wu MD

08/20/2025

Pulley injuries in the hand can be tricky—especially for athletes like rock climbers. In this talk, Dr. Chia Wu explains pulley anatomy, injury types, non-surgical options, and when surgery is needed for recovery.
Watch the full discussion here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Y7AE1FJhfA

Pulley injuries are a common challenge for athletes and active individuals—especially rock climbers and weekend warriors. In this talk, Dr. Chia Wu, Orthopae...

08/19/2025

Complex finger fractures explained: causes, treatments & recovery tips. Watch now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D99T5a-aYrQ

Dr. Chia Wu explains complex finger (phalanx) fractures in simple terms. Learn what causes them, how they are treated, and the difference between newer surgi...

08/18/2025

Honored to share my talk on Complex Phalanx Fractures Revisited – What’s New and What’s Tried and True?
I discuss evolving techniques, key surgical pearls, and lessons learned in managing these challenging injuries.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRkLHRCJiWE

In this talk, Dr. Chia Wu reviews Complex Phalanx Fractures Revisited – What’s New and What’s Tried and True?Learn about evolving fixation techniques, surgic...

08/15/2025

Why Does My Arm Hurt? Possible Causes and How to Manage Them.

Arm pain may be caused by injuries, overuse, arthritis, and nerve problems. Most of the time, it can be treated with rest and home care, but in some cases, arm pain can be caused by a more serious condition, such as a heart attack, that requires medical treatment.

08/08/2025

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs due to compression of the median nerve in the wrist. This can cause symptoms such as numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand.

08/01/2025

Management of Severe Elbow Arthritis in a Young Patient.

The lateral collateral ligament (LCL) of the elbow is an essential static stabilizer against varus and posterolateral rotatory forces.

07/25/2025

Over-the-top triangular fibrocartilage complex repair may be viable option for instability.

The triangular fibrocartilage complex is a critical structure in the wrist that provides stability to the distal radioulnar joint.

07/21/2025

Heterotopic Ossification in Patients with Posttraumatic Elbow Stiffness: 3D Analysis of Regional Distribution Features and Associated Risk Factors.

The development of heterotopic ossification (HO) is a common yet debilitating complication after elbow injuries and related surgical procedures. We intend to evaluate the regional distribution features of HO around the elbow joint in patients with posttraumatic elbow stiffness (PTES), and explore th...

07/16/2025

Risk factors for elbow injuries in professional baseball players based on ultrasound images: A prospective cohort study of 56 players.

Risk factors for the development of elbow injuries, focusing on the function of the flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS) and the structure of the ulnar nerve, have not been fully clarified. This study aimed to prospectively investigate the ring-down artifact (RDA) under gravity load and gravity load...

07/07/2025

Steps for Treating a Deep Cut Finger.

Treating a deep cut on your finger may require medical help if there is damage to the skin, tendons, ligaments, or bone. Other minor injuries, like shallow paper cuts, can quickly be treated at home with basic first aid.

07/04/2025

Wishing you and your family a Happy Independence Day!

06/30/2025

Dupuytren's Contracture Facts and Statistics: What You Need to Know.

Dupuytren's contracture is a disorder that affects the hand. This condition begins with nodules that form in the palm, which can grow into thick cords of tissue. As these cords continue to grow, fingers can be pulled into a bent position, causing a contracture—meaning they are stuck in that positi...