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If you have persistent or nagging hand pain, it may hurt more at night while you sleep. Indeed, many people notice that their arthritis pain or other inflammatory conditions tend to become worse at night – to the extent that it interferes with their sleep. Why does this happen? The jury is still out, but…
Regardless of the cause or severity of your hand pain, the pain can interfere with your ability to do even simple tasks. If you cannot hold your phone without your hand hurting, or you cannot type without being bothered by the pain, then it is in your best interest to see a hand specialist who…
Trigger finger, or stenosing tenosynovitis, is a condition that causes the fingers and thumb to get stuck in a bent position. Other than getting stuck in a bent position, the fingers may feel stiff or snap/pop when you try to move them. The base of the finger or thumb may feel sore, and gripping or…
Trigger finger is a common condition that causes a finger to get locked in a bent position. The condition can make it difficult to straighten the affected finger back out and can cause pain, swelling, and discomfort. Treatment for trigger finger can vary depending on the severity of the condition. In certain cases, surgery may…
We rely on our hands to do almost everything, which is why we tend to overuse them. Overusing and doing repetitive motions with our hands can eventually cause pain. Hand pain usually goes away on its own; it can be alleviated with rest and home remedies. However, there are instances when it can persist. Such…
The effects of diabetes go far beyond simply making meal planning difficult. For instance, many orthopedic problems can develop in the hand, wrist, and shoulder because of diabetes. If you have diabetes and are experiencing symptoms, it is critical to seek medical care. An orthopedic physician can detect and diagnose issues quickly. With the help…
We rely on our hands for everything. So over time, you might start to experience pain or sensitivity. When the pain doesn’t go away with rest, icing, and NSAIDs, seeing a medical professional who can diagnose your condition and create a treatment plan to successfully manage the symptoms is a good first step to quite…
Choosing the right hand surgeon doesn’t mean a surgeon who only operates on right hands! Kidding aside, finding the best doctor to treat and operate on your hands is no joking matter. It is crucial that the surgeon specializes in orthopedics and is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic physician. Consider the following important factors before…
Arthritis of the carpometacarpal (CMC) joint is one of the most debilitating yet common diseases of the hand. The CMC joint is located at the base of the thumb’s lowermost bone, the first metacarpal, and it is where the thumb meets the trapezium – the adjacent carpal bone in the wrist. This condition is also…
There is nothing quite like a hand issue to make you realize how much you really rely on your hands. A hand problem can prevent you from doing the simplest of tasks. Holding a glass, typing, writing, and brushing your teeth are just some examples of tasks that become very difficult when you have a…
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