Trigger finger is a condition that affects the tendons in your fingers or thumb. When you try to straighten your finger, it will lock or catch before popping out straight, limiting motion. What You Need to Know About Trigger Finger … Read More
Arthritis is condition where the cartilage in a joint between bones wears away. This painful condition can inflame and damage the joint. Arthritis sometimes develops in the joint at the base of the thumb and is more common in women. … Read More
Mallet finger, also known as baseball finger, is an injury to the fingertip caused by a blow to the end of the finger, injuring the tendon that straightens the tip of the finger. More Information: More on Mallet Finger from … Read More
A ganglion cyst is a swollen, closed sac under the skin that can vary in size from a small pea to a golf ball. More Information: More on Ganglion Cyst from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS).
The fifth metacarpal is the bone in the hand that attaches to the pinky finger. A fracture, or break, in this bone usually occurs from hitting a hard object with your fist. More…(link to PDF) More Information: More on Fifth … Read More