De Quervain's tenosynovitis is a condition that causes pain in the tendons of your wrist. It happens when the two tendons surrounding the base of your thumb become swollen. The tendons of your wrist are called the extensor pollicis longus and the abductor pollicis longus. De Quervain's tenosynovitis occurs when these tendons become inflamed. This [...]
Many things can cause lumps and bumps on the hands and wrists. These range from noncancerous growths to rare cancers. In some cases, the masses can be seen, and in others, they can't be seen at all. If you suspect that something is wrong with your hands and wrists, this blog post will explore the [...]
Do you have a slight ache in your hand that is growing increasingly unbearable? Different regions of the hand are affected by various kinds of arthritis and associated conditions. Pain, stiffness, edema, or numbness in the wrist and fingers are common symptoms. Pitted nails, severe sores, and thicker skin make flexing the fingers difficult are [...]
Children are naturally very curious and adventurous, so they are always at great risk for bumps and bruises. Hand and wrist injuries are very common for children that play sports and are generally very active. If an injury occurs at the end of a long bone, the growth plate may be affected, and it needs [...]
Finding a lump or bump on your wrist or hand can be quite worrisome, especially if the affected area has started to cause you some pain or discomfort. Now, there is a multitude of possible causes for this lump, and a doctor should diagnose your case immediately so that it won’t worsen. If you want [...]
If you notice a fluid-filled sac or lump developing at the front or back of your wrist, it is probably a ganglion cyst. Before you panic, you should know that these lumps are not cancerous. They do not spread, and there are ways you can treat them. How to Know if It is a Ganglion [...]
Many people take their physical abilities for granted. It is especially true for people with no chronic conditions or special needs. For instance, hand arthritis can significantly impede how you perform daily tasks. Even simple tasks like opening a jar or brushing your teeth can take minutes, but most people are not aware of that. [...]
From our joints and bones to our ligaments and muscles, our body has all sorts of mechanisms that allow us to move in various ways. Unfortunately, as we all know, the more moving parts exist, the higher the risk of something going wrong. Our body has plenty of moving parts, meaning we are at a [...]
Hand and wrist injuries, especially when they occur among athletes, are actually more common than you might expect. However, in some cases, they can require surgery to alleviate the discomfort. Whatever the case is, the hands are the most used parts of the body, which is why you need to know the most common injuries, [...]
The joints located in your wrists are connected by ligaments, all of which work to keep it linked to your bones to help you function normally. As sturdy as these are made to be, as you go through your routine, it’s possible to experience problems that can lead to a sprained or broken wrist. In [...]
