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A hand injury can make daily tasks seem impossible. But that?s where a hand surgeon can help. These are general, plastic, or orthopedic surgeons who specialize in treating problems with your hands, wrists, and forearms.

Researchers found a 2-fold increased risk for carpal tunnel syndrome prior to a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. Carpal tunnel syndrome may be an ?early underrecognized clinical feature? of RA disease continuum.

The triangular fibrocartilage complex is a critical structure in the wrist that provides stability to the distal radioulnar joint. Injury to the foveal attachment of the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) at the distal ulnar head often disrupts the

Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs due to compression of the median nerve in the wrist. This can cause symptoms such as numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand.

Arm pain may be caused by injuries, overuse, arthritis, and nerve problems. Most of the time, it can be treated with rest and home care, but in some cases, arm pain can be caused by a more serious condition, such as a heart attack, that requires medical t

A lump on your wrist or hand is likely not harmful. A bump that feels like bone is likely a carpal boss, a movable bump is typically a ganglion cyst, and a lump on the palm of your hand may be Dupuytren's contracture.1 In rare cases, a bump on fingers, ha

Fingers can lock up due to inflammation, joint issues, or nerve problems, leading to pain and trouble moving them smoothly. Often called trigger finger, this occurs when a finger gets stuck in a bent or straight position, and may be accompanied by a poppi

According to a study of Division I collegiate baseball players, ulnar collateral ligament thickness may be greater in pitchers vs. position players and throwing arms vs. nonthrowing arms.

Criteria-based return-to-play testing for patients undergoing arthroscopic Bankart repair may not address baseline differences between patients, according to data presented here.

Arthroscopic superior capsular reconstruction and bridging graft had similar clinical and radiological outcomes at 5 years in the treatment of massive, irreparable rotator cuff tears, according to results presented here.