Trigger Finger
What is trigger finger? Finger movement is achieved by a complex system of tendons and pulleys. The tendons connect muscles of the forearm to the fingers, while pulleys keep...
Ganglion Cysts
Ganglion Cyst A ganglion cyst is fluid-filled sac that comes from a joint or tendon. These cysts can cause pain, stiffness and muscle weakness if they press on nearby...
Hand & Wrist Fractures
What is a fracture? Most everyone knows a fracture is a broken bone, but you might find it helpful to know that although there are many different types of...
Dupuytren’s Contracture
What is Dupuytren’s contracture? There are multiple layers of tissues in the hand. In a healthy hand, these tissues glide over each other seamlessly. In Dupuytren’s contracture (also known...
De Quervain’s Tendinitis
What is De Quervain’s tendinitis? De Quervain’s tendinitis (also called De Quervain’s tenosynovitis) is an inflammation of some of the tendons that extend the thumb. These tendons pass through...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
What is the carpal tunnel, and where is it located? The carpal tunnel is an inflexible, narrow space located on the palm side of the wrist. The median nerve...
Arthritis of the Hands
Arthritis of the Hands Arthritis of the hands often develops when the protective cartilage that cushions your joints wears away. Without this cushioning, the bones rub against each other,...
Ulnar Neuritis
What is ulnar neuritis? Ulnar neuritis, or cubital tunnel syndrome, is inflammation of the ulnar nerve in the arm that results in numbness or weakness in the hand. The...
Elbow Fractures
What is an elbow fracture? The elbow is the joint between the upper arm bone and two forearm bones. Either of these three bones may break, or fracture. Fractures...
Biceps Tendon Tears
What is a biceps tendon tear? The biceps muscle is located in the front of your upper arm. It allows you to bend your elbow, rotate your forearm, and...