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Finger pulley injuries, or ruptures of the digital pulley, are seen almost exclusively in rock climbers.1 This makes sense given the stress this activity places on the digits when maneuvering along uneven surfaces while supporting the weight of the entire

Ring avulsions are rare injuries in which soft tissue like a ligament, tendon, or muscle is torn loose in the finger when a ring is suddenly and accidentally pulled off.1 Also called degloving, this could cause a range of problems from mild bruising to da

Knuckle pain has various causes, including arthritis, an injury, or an infection. In addition to pain, the knuckles might be swollen, tender, and stiff. Managing and treating knuckle pain depends on the severity and underlying cause.

Ulnar nerve entrapment occurs when there is too much pressure on the ulnar nerve. This leads to hand numbness or tingling in the forearm and pinky side of your hand (ulnar neuropathy). It may cause hand or elbow pain or tenderness.1 In severe cases, it ca

Bankart repair with remplissage reduces recurrent instability risk in patients with on-track Hill-Sachs shoulder lesions, according to results presented here.

A 66-year-old woman with past medical history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, anxiety and osteoporosis presented to the ED after a ground level fall at home resulting in left elbow pain and deformity.

Shoulder impingements are common injuries that can take between a few weeks to 6 months to heal. In people with severe cases, this time can increase to a year.

Calcific tendonitis occurs when calcium deposits accumulate in the tendons or muscles. Symptoms include inflammation and pain. As a result, a person may find it difficult to sleep, especially when these deposits are in the shoulder joint

Shoulder pain during pregnancy can result from expected changes in the body or more serious conditions. While simple methods such as resting or applying heat may relieve discomfort in some cases, treatment varies based on what is causing the pain.

Rhomboid muscle pain occurs between the shoulder blades and spine. It may feel like tenderness around the shoulder blade. Risk factors for rhomboid muscle pain include injury and general overuse.