During their lifetime, most people will experience pain or a minor injury to their hand, fingers, or wrist. In many cases, these minor injuries may result in pain or swelling that lasts for a short period of time. In certain cases, you will know exactly when a trip to the doctor is needed. However, at…
-
When to Seek Medical Assistance for Hand Pain
-
5 Common Hand Disorders & Their Treatments
Although the bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments of the hand are small, the impact of hand injuries and disorders can be big. Fortunately, there are orthopedic doctors that specialize in hand and upper extremity disorders. There’s a long list of injuries and conditions that affect the hands, but we’re going to look at just five…
-
What are the Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Having a condition that affects the hand and wrist can be both painful and disruptive. One condition that can limit hand, arm and wrist function is carpal tunnel syndrome. According to research done by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2010, an estimated 3.1% of working adults in the US between the…