Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Facts and Statistics: What You Need to Know
Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve becomes pinched or squeezed as it travels through a passageway in the wrist formed by the carpal bones and the flexor retinaculum.
Fractures of the radius and ulna: What to know
The radius and the ulna are bones in the forearm. A fracture is a broken bone. Fractures of the radius and ulna are among the most common bone injuries.
What is a hook of hamate fracture?
The hamate is a small bone in the hand, just above the wrist. Hook of hamate fractures are uncommon, and doctors often miss them, leaving them undiagnosed.
How To Prevent Tennis Elbow
So maybe you’ve had tennis elbow before and you want to keep it from coming back. Or, you have a job -- say you’re a painter or a carpenter -- where you’re more likely to get it and you want to avoid it in the first place. The memory, or even the thought, of swollen tendons causing pain from your elbow to your wrist can definitely motivate you. Turns out, there’s a lot you can do to keep your elbows happy and healthy.
Causes of Finger Pain and Treatment Options
Finger pain can result from chronic health conditions, injuries, and joint deformities. Finger pain can significantly impact your ability to use your fingers and hands to complete fine motor movements and activities of daily living.
