Tennis Elbow
Tennis Elbow Tennis elbow is the common term for the inflammation of the outside of the elbow due to overuse of the arm and forearm muscles. Anyone who engages in any activity that requires repeated strain and pressure on the wrist, forearm, and elbow may develop this condition. SYMPTOMS OF TENNIS ELBOW Pain and swelling […]
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
CUBITAL TUNNEL SYNDROME Cubital tunnel syndrome is a condition brought on by increased pressure on the ulnar nerve located at the elbow. This nerve passes through what is called the cubital tunnel as it crosses your elbow. If the cubital tunnel sustains an injury or is subjected to an inflammatory condition, cubital tunnel syndrome may […]
Arthritis
Arthritis There are many different types of arthritic conditions that involve the hands and wrist. The two most common forms of arthritis are osteoarthritis (OA) , sometimes called degenerative arthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Osteoarthritis develops when the cartilage breaks down causing pain and stiffness in the joints of the hands. Our joints provide flexibility, […]
Wrist Tendonitis
Wrist TENDONITIS Wrist tendonitis is a common condition characterized by irritation and inflammation of a tendon in or around the wrist joint and will typically occur where a tendon crosses over a bone. SYMPTOMS OF WRIST TENDONITIS Pain (general or specific to a certain point), tenderness and swelling are common with wrist tendonitis. You may […]
Dequervain’s Tendonitis
DEQUERVAIN’S TENDONITIS deQuervain’s tendonitis is an irritation or inflammation of the wrist tendons at the base of the thumb which causes many common wrist and thumb movements to be painful. SYMPTOMS OF DEQUERVAIN’S TENDONITIS Early symptoms of this condition include mild to moderate localized pain, swelling, and tenderness on the thumb side of the wrist. […]
Ganglion Cysts
Ganglion Cysts Ganglion cysts are lumps that develop on the wrists and hand near joints and tendons. These cysts are collections of clear fluid, and typically are not painful and won’t interfere with movement. Cysts that do cause pain or limited movement can be treated in several ways. SYMPTOMS OF GANGLION CYSTS The first sign […]
Congenital Hand Defects
CONGENITAL HAND DEFECTS Some anomalies in the structure of the hand are caused by genetic factors. Among these are webbed fingers, or syndactyly, and extra digits, or polydactyly. These conditions can be corrected through surgery. WEBBED FINGERS This condition is quite common, affecting one out of every 2-3,000 births. Often, the fingers are attached to […]
Dupuytren’s Contracture
DUPUYTREN’S CONTRACTURE Dupuytren disease, also known as Dupuytren contracture, is a condition that causes the tissue just beneath the skin of the palm to tighten, drawing the fingers into the palm. SYMPTOMS OF DUPUYTREN’S CONTRACTURE Initially you may just feel the tissue beneath your palm to thicken; however, over time the thickening tissue will start […]
Nerve Compression (Carpal Tunnel)
Nerve Compression (Carpal Tunnel) Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by a pinched nerve at the wrist and causes numbness, tingling and pain in the arm, hand and fingers. SYMPTOMS OF CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME Carpal tunnel syndrome usually causes pain, numbness and tingling in the arm, hand and fingers. Symptoms usually take place in the thumb, […]
Arthritis
Arthritis There are many different types of arthritic conditions that involve the hands and wrist. The two most common forms of arthritis are osteoarthritis (OA) , sometimes called degenerative arthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Osteoarthritis develops when the cartilage breaks down causing pain and stiffness in the joints of the hands. Our joints provide flexibility, […]