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Dr. Jayakrishnan Narayana Kurup, a Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Hand and Upper-Limb Surgery at Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, attended the prestigious 19th Alexandria Hand & Microsurgery Congress, held on 8–9 October 2026 in Alexandria, Egypt.

Dr. Jayakrishnan Kurup, a hand and wrist specialist in Abu Dhabi, explains that De Quervain’s affects two tendons that pass through a narrow compartment on the thumb side of the wrist. When these tendons and their surrounding sheath become irritated or swollen, movement can become painful.

Our hands and wrists are involved in almost every daily activity—from typing and driving to lifting, sports and household work. Persistent pain, numbness or weakness can therefore significantly affect everyday life.

Dr. Jayakrishnan Narayana Kurup is a Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon with focused expertise in hand, wrist, elbow and upper-limb surgery in Abu Dhabi. His work includes hand trauma, wrist injuries, nerve and tendon repair, microsurgery, replantation, arthroscopy and congenital upper-limb conditions.

Hand, wrist and elbow problems can make everyday activities such as writing, working, driving, lifting objects and playing sports difficult. An accurate diagnosis from an experienced hand surgeon in Abu Dhabi can help patients understand the cause of their pain and find the right treatment.

Wrist arthroscopy is a modern minimally invasive surgical procedure used to accurately diagnose and treat disorders of the wrist joint. It involves the use of a tiny camera (arthroscope) and specialized instruments that allow surgeons to view the inside of the wrist in great detail. 

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a common condition caused by compression of the median nerve, one of the three main nerves supplying the hand. The median nerve travels from the neck, through the arm and wrist, into the hand. At the wrist, it passes through a narrow passage called the carpal tunnel.

Wrist arthroscopy is a state-of-the-art, minimally invasive surgical technique that enables the surgeon to directly visualize, diagnose, and treat a wide range of wrist disorders using a high-definition miniature camera (arthroscope) and specialized instruments.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is one of the most common nerve compression disorders of the upper limb. The condition occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the palm through a narrow passage in the wrist called the carpal tunnel, becomes compressed or irritated.