Diagnosing and Treating a Jersey Finger Injury
A jersey finger is an injury to one of the finger tendons. Typically, an athlete will sustain a jersey finger injury while participating in games such as football or rugby which involve tackling. Often times, when a player grabs an opponent's jersey, the tendon can get ripped when the opponent yanks away the jersey from the player's grip.
Typing and tapping despite hand pain
Thanks to technology, the world is at your fingertips. All it takes is tapping on a smartphone, typing on a keyboard, or clicking with a mouse. That's not so easy, however, when it irritates underlying conditions, such as tendinitis or arthritis.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms and Complications
If you have carpal tunnel syndrome, your symptoms appear gradually and are mild at first. As a result, it’s easy to ignore the tingling, pain, and clumsiness caused by a pinched nerve.But recognizing the signs of carpal tunnel and learning to differentiate it from conditions with similar symptoms helps you know when to seek treatment. Early treatment helps you avoid surgery and prevents permanent nerve damage.
Types of Hand Surgery and When its Needed
Someone may need hand surgery for many reasons. These range from traumatic injuries to conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome or rheumatoid arthritis. Hand surgery includes minimally invasive procedures and more complex microsurgeries, when a surgeon uses a microscope or magnification to repair smaller structures in the hand.
Treatments for Arthritis of the Thumb
Arthritis is a condition that causes inflammation and cartilage loss within the joint. There are several types of arthritis. The most common type—osteoarthritis, or wear-and-tear arthritis—occurs commonly in the joint at the base of the thumb, where the thumb meets the wrist.
