27 Causes of Finger Pain and How to Get Relief
Finger pain has many possible causes. The most common are accidental injuries, overuse injuries, and arthritis. However, numerous hand-related and body-wide health conditions can lead to finger pain, including Dupuytren’s contracture, trigger finger, ganglion cysts, infections, autoimmune diseases, and peripheral neuropathy
5 Risks of Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Dupuytren's contracture is a condition that causes tight tissue to form in the palm of the hand and fingers. Exactly why this condition occurs is a bit of a mystery, but there is a known genetic component and there have been other factors including lifestyle, activities, and other medical conditions that may also play a part.
Physical Therapy Exercise Program After a Colles' Fracture
If you have fallen onto an outstretched hand (or a FOOSH injury), then you may have suffered a Colles' fracture. A Colles' fracture a break in the radius bone of the forearm, very close to the wrist joint. It typically requires surgery to reduce or set the bones. You may have a long period of immobilization in a cast or splint after the injury.
What is osteochondritis dissecans of the elbow?
Osteochondritis of the elbow is where bone and cartilage separate from other tissues in the elbow. It occurs due to a lack of blood flow and is common in young athletes in sports that involve overhead motions.
Everything You Need to Know About Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow, also called lateral epicondylitis, is an overuse injury that causes pain and inflammation in the tendons of your forearm. Symptoms may include soreness on the outside of the elbow and weak grip strength. Anyone can get tennis elbow, but people who put repetitive stress on the elbow are at higher risk.
