Ulnar Neuropathy of the Wrist and Elbow
Most people are probably familiar with carpal tunnel syndrome where impingement of the wrist (carpal tunnel) causes pain, tingling, and numbness primarily in the thumb, two adjacent fingers, and part of the palm. A similar condition can take place on the other side of the wrist where impingement of the ulnar nerve causes a radiating pain or numbness in the pinky finger, ring finger, and edge of the hand.
Broken Finger Symptoms and Treatment
Signs of a broken finger may include pain, bruising, swelling, and/or the inability to move the finger. If you think you have a broken finger, it's important to get it checked out. While most finger fractures have simple treatments, others may require surgical intervention.
Causes of Thumb Pain and Treatment Options
Thumb pain can occur from damage to various structures in your hand, including ligaments, tendons, bones, and nerves. Common conditions that cause thumb pain include arthritis, tendonitis, trigger thumb, carpal tunnel syndrome, and ligament injuries. Thumb pain can come on suddenly or develop over time from overuse of the thumb joints and muscles.
Hand Pain Causes and Treatment Options
Hand pain can have many causes because the hand is made up of many different parts. The bones, ligaments, tendons, nerves, skin, and other structures that help the hands do a wide range of tasks can also be sources of pain.
What Causes a Purple Finger?
A finger typically turns purple when blood is not circulating well to the hand.Blood is bright red when it is moving the proper amount of oxygen through the body. Without an adequate amount of oxygen, blood turns dark and color alterations follow—including a change to a purple tone.
