How to Treat Ingrown Fingernails
Ingrown fingernail treatment is usually possible at home using simple remedies. Learn more about how to prevent ingrown fingernails here. An ingrown...
Read moreIngrown fingernail treatment is usually possible at home using simple remedies. Learn more about how to prevent ingrown fingernails here. An ingrown...
Read moreDe Quervain's tenosynovitis is a condition that causes pain in the thumb and wrist. Find 11 de Quervain's tenosynovitis exercises to reduce...
Read moreTenosynovitis is an inflammation of a tendon in its synovial sheath. Learn about tenosynovitis and how it is properly managed. If you develop pain in...
Read moreSwan neck deformity occurs in certain finger joints due to injuries or medical conditions. Learn more about its causes and treatments. Swan neck...
Read moreFinger sprains and dislocations are injuries to the ligaments and soft tissues around the finger's small joints. Both cases are easily treatable....
Read moreA Colles' fracture is a specific type of wrist fracture (broken wrist). The name comes from the physician who first described this injury. A...
Read moreFollow a series of images of healing of a fingertip amputation managed with non-surgical treatment. The human body has an amazing capacity for...
Read moreWhen a finger or thumb is cut off, there is a possibility that the amputated digit can be reattached, but there are many times when it can't....
Read moreLearn about Dupuytren's contracture, the result of a tightening of tissue of the palm of the hand that leads to the bending of the fingers....
Read moreA lunate dislocation is an injury to the wrist carpal bones. It's usually a severe injury with pain, swelling, and numbness and needs...
Read moreWhen should you get a finger joint replacement? Arthritis commonly affects your hands, learn about when implant surgery is recommended to treat it....
Read moreWrist arthritis is a problem that can cause pain and difficulty performing activities. There are several causes and many treatments. Wrist arthritis...
Read moreA Colles' fracture is a common type of wrist fracture. Learn how physical therapy can help improve mobility and function after a Colles'...
Read moreLearn about the symptoms of an injury to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL), also called a gamekeeper's thumb or a skier's thumb. A...
Read moreThe most recent treatment option for Dupuytren's contracture is an injection of an enzyme called collagenase, sold as Xiaflex. Dupuytren's...
Read moreSurgery is a common and effective treatment for trigger finger. Here are the options used for its treatment. Trigger finger is a common tendon...
Read moreA boxer's fracture is a broken bone of the hand on the pinkie or ring finger from a punch or fall. Learn how it's diagnosed and treated. The...
Read moreWrist ganglion cysts are lumps usually found on the back of the hand. Treatment of a ganglion cyst is only necessary if there is pain. A wrist...
Read moreDupuytren's contracture is a condition that causes the fingers to curl into the palm of the hand. Treatment options range from injections to...
Read moreA fall can leave you with wrist pain that is a scaphoid fracture. It is complex to treat and often takes a long time to heal. Learn more about it. A...
Read morePhysical therapy exercises to do after wrist surgery or a Colles' fracture to help you regain normal use of your arm and hand. If you have ever...
Read moreOllier disease is a condition that occurs as a result of a genetic mutation which causes multiple benign cartilage tumors in the skeletal system....
Read moreThe ECU tendon of the wrist is a common source of ulnar sided wrist pain. Problems include tendon subluxation and tendonitis. The ECU tendon, or...
Read moreLearn how to strengthen your wrist muscles with this step-by-step exercise program. All you need is a small dumbbell and a table. Get started now. If...
Read moreGet info on the different types of fractures to the arm, elbow, and wrist that are treated by physical therapy professionals. A fracture can be a...
Read moreLearn about the causes, signs, treatment, and potential complications involved with a metacarpal fracture. Michael Dorausch / Getty Imagese / CC...
Read moreSurgery is a common treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome. There are possible complications that patients should understand. Surgery is a common...
Read moreThere are many types of lumps and bumps that develop on the hands and wrists, ranging from benign cysts to rare cancers of the bone and soft tissue....
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