In the US, there are over 33 million musculoskeletal injuries, with more than 50% involving tendon injuries. (James et al. J Hand Surg AM, 2008) More than 1,000 tendons in our body can present with ...

Brenda Alvarez. demonstrates step 1 of an arm exercise to alleviate hand pain. Brenda Alvarez demonstrates Step 3 of an arm exercise to alleviate hand pain. Brenda Alvarez demonstrates Step 4 of an ...

Pain in your thumb and wrist may develop from arthritis, de Quervain tenosynovitis, injuries, and other causes. Joint pain in your wrist and thumb are two common symptoms of many conditions, such as ...

What do politicians, massage therapists, musicians, card dealers, carpenters, cooks and painters have in common? They use their thumbs and twist their wrists a lot and commonly have pain at the base ...

Tingling, numbness, stiffness, and sharp pain in the dominant hand (and elbow) is common among frequent users of hand tools. But those problem are both preventable and, if you get them, treatable in ...

When a person uses their hands in repetitive ways, either at work or during leisure activities, several injuries can occur. Two of the most common injuries include Trigger Finger and DeQuervain’s ...

Ultrasonography reveals tendon involvement in nearly 70% of the patients with hand osteoarthritis (OA), with no significant impact on hand function or pain. Tendon damage was more frequent in the ...

There are various possible causes of hand pain, including injury to the hand, autoimmune conditions, arthritic conditions and damage to the nerves or tendons that serve the hands. The most common ...

A 2024 study revealed that prolonged smartphone use, around five hours daily, leads to hand pain, stiffness, and reduced grip strength in university students. Research highlights that both usage ...

Hand pain can occur due to various causes, such as an injury, repetitive strain, poor sleeping posture, or undue pressure on the hands. While occasional discomfort might resolve on its own, persistent ...

The following text summarizes information provided in the video. Familiarity with the terms used to describe the anatomy of the hand is important for clinical assessment. The terms “volar” and “palmar ...