Carpal Tunnel Syndrome & Rotator Cuff Pain May Be Signs of Poor Heart Health
Having pain in your wrist, elbow, or shoulder can be the result of working a manual labor job, tackling physically demanding chores around the house, or simply getting older. However, new research suggests that these common aches and pains could also be linked to your heart health.
6 Hand Exercises for Multiple Sclerosis
Exercising your hands can help you improve range of motion, relieve stiffness, and alleviate numbness.
Study finds casts are as effective as surgery for older adults with arm fractures
A recent study in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research has found that cast immobilization is as effective as surgery for treating older patients with bone fractures near the wrist.
Kaley Cuoco reveals she has 'mommy wrist': What it is and how it's treated
"Mommy wrist," a nickname for De Quervain's tenosynovitis, can occur in anyone, but women are at higher risk of developing the painful condition according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
What your hands say about your health
Your hands reveal a lot about the state of your health. This is something that has been recognized since at least the time of Hippocrates—the father of modern medicine.
