Why Does My Hand Hurt?
Hand pain can happen for many reasons. An injury or disease of the muscles, nerves, or tendons in your hand can cause pain. Arthritis, tendonitis, and carpal tunnel syndrome are common causes of hand pain.
An Overview of Ring Avulsion Injuries
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 damage to bones, blood vessels, ligaments, or nerves.
Signs and Treatments for a Finger Pulley Injury
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 body. Pulley injuries result from the mechanics of the finger tendons and joints and the particular position the fingers are held in while rock climbing.
Youth Baseball Can Lead to Overuse Injuries: What Parents Need to Know
Baseball season is near, and one orthopedic surgeon is warning young players and their coaches and parents about the very real danger of overuse injuries.
How to Treat Wrist Ganglion Cyst
A wrist ganglion cyst is a swelling that usually occurs around the hand or wrist. A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled capsule; they are not cancerous, will not spread, and while they may grow in size, they will not spread to other parts of your body.
