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Category: Hand and Wrist

Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome

Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome

Wrist pain can keep you from doing both things you love to do and things you need to do to go about life. Ulnar tunnel syndrome can cause debilitating pain that can prevent you from

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Scaphoid Wrist Fracture

Scaphoid Wrist Fracture

Scaphoid wrist fractures are usually difficult to identify. The scaphoid is relatively smaller than other bones of the hand, so the fracture may not be visible. The scaphoid area may not seem swollen, and one

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Trigger Finger

Trigger Finger

Trigger Finger may not sound like a serious condition, but to those who have it, it can be pretty debilitating. Trigger Finger is when the fingers get stuck in a bent position. In some people,

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mallet finger

Mallet Finger

Mallet finger is an injury to the end of the finger that causes it to bend inwards toward the palm. The end of the finger can’t be straightened because the tendon connecting the muscle to

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wrist joint pain

Wrist Joint Pain

We rely on our hands and wrists for so many essential daily tasks. But if you have wrist joint pain, those tasks may feel much more difficult. There are many causes of – and treatments

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De Quervain’s tendonitis

De Quervain’s Tendonitis

Although the exact cause of De Quervain’s (pronounced də kâr-vānz‘) tendonitis isn’t known, any activity that relies on repetitive hand or wrist movement — such as working in the garden, playing golf or racket sports, or

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ganglion cyst

Ganglion Cyst

Ganglion cysts are a common condition that few people know about. Ganglion cysts occur in 70% of people between the ages of 20-40 and are more common in women. When people hear the word “cyst”,

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Dupuytren’s Contracture

What is Dupuytren’s Contracture?

Dupuytren’s Contracture is a hand irregularity that causes one or more fingers to bend towards the palm. As the condition progresses, the affected fingers can become stuck in their forward positions – impeding hand function.

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