While some patients may think a benign tumor is harmless, it’s still not something to postpone treatment of as the tumor may soon limit mobility or become painful as it impinges on other Read more
Most hand tumors are visible to the eye on the surface of the skin. If the tumor has formed beneath the skin on the bone or near a nerve, it may not be visible, but will oftentimes be painful. Read more
Tumor is actually a broad term meant to indicate any abnormal mass or bump. There is often a misconception that all tumors are cancerous, but this is not the case; most are in fact Read more
Patients who sustain a tear to the ligament connecting the thumb to the palm often experience swelling at the base of the thumb directly above the ligament. Patients often have a difficult time Read more
Gamekeeper’s thumb is an injury to the joint where the thumb meets the palm of the hand. This type of injury is usually caused by a fall that catches the thumb on the way down. When the thumb is Read more
You should seek treatment for an injured nail if infection, redness, or drainage develops at the site of the injury two to seven days later. You should also see a doctor if you have diabetes, poor Read more
Hand numbness can usually be resolved with conservative treatments such as rest or massage therapy. Steroid injections may also help to relieve pain and discomfort. Surgery may be necessary in Read more
Hand numbness can be the cause of a variety of different conditions, including carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, radial tunnel syndrome and thoracic outlet syndrome. Read more
Numbness in hands is usually caused by irritation or compression of a branch of a nerve traveling to the arms, hands or fingers. Numbness in hands may be accompanied by tingling, burning, weakness Read more
Radial tunnel syndrome is much like cubital tunnel syndrome and carpal tunnel syndrome in that it can cause severe pain, numbness, tingling, and muscle weakness in the hands and arms. The common Read more
Cubital tunnel syndrome is the effect of pressure on the ulnar nerve, one of the main nerves of the hand. It can result in a variety of problems, including pain, swelling, weakness or clumsiness Read more
If you suspect that you suffer from Rheumatoid arthritis, the first step in diagnosing the condition will be a physical exam by a doctor. If initial signs indicate the presence of the disease, Read more
Rheumatoid arthritis occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own cells and tissues, causing the joints to swell up and impeding movement and function. It’s not currently Read more
There are 5 metacarpal bones in the hand that join the wrist bones to the fingers and thumb, and they are highly susceptible to injury and fracture, especially in the case of combat sports. Some Read more
Ulnar tunnel syndrome is a condition that occurs when abnormal pressure is put upon the ulnar nerve in the wrist. The very first indicators of ulnar tunnel syndrome are numbness and tingling in Read more
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