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Because we use our hands all day every day, they are prone to injuries like cuts, scratches, and scrapes. Such injuries, especially those that break the skin, put our hands at risk of hand infections because microorganisms can penetrate through these breaks. Hand infections are a common cause of hand pain and stiffness. Most hand…
Wrist pain can prevent you from doing everyday activities and make it difficult to find a comfortable position. Many people experience wrist pain at some point in their lives, but it can be a chronic problem for some. There are many potential causes of wrist pain, but one of the lesser-known causes is gout. How…
No one can deny the importance of keeping our wrists well-functioning. Our wrists are critical for our hands and forearms to keep up with everyday tasks. Wrist pain significantly impedes our movement and efficiency. It’s inconvenient, causes discomfort, and possibly leads to debilitating consequences if it’s not given immediate attention. Have you been experiencing wrist…
The hands are capable of strong, precise, and dexterous movements. However, they are still susceptible to injury — and this can cause extreme discomfort and inconvenience in your daily life. When routine hand functions become hard, you’ll want to know exactly what’s causing your hand pain. Here’s how to assess your hand and find out…
Wrist pain can be caused by various reasons, ranging from accidents to chronic conditions. A triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) sprain occurs because of an injury to the wrist. TFCC is a cartilage structure that connects the small wrist bones on the pinkie side to the end of the forearm. It is frequently treated with medication…
The nerves in your hands play an important role. They are part of the network that relays pain, pressure, temperature, and tactile sensations back to the brain, in addition to regulating muscle motion. Radiating pain, tingling, and numbness in the hand can occur when these nerves are injured. This condition can severely restrict hand motion…
Your hands can perform many tasks – as big as gripping and carrying large objects and as fine as buttoning your shirt or typing. In order for the hands to have such versatility and dexterity, they are very complex: Each hand is composed of 27 bones, 27 joints, 34 muscles, and more than 100 ligaments…
Hand pain is one of the annoying pains that can affect you in an unforgivable way. One of the causes of hand pain that affects function is Dupuytren’s contracture. Also known as Dupuytren’s disease, Dupuytren’s contracture is a condition in which the skin in the palm of the hand thickens abnormally at the base of…
We use our hands countless times throughout the day. From simple tasks to complex movements, our hands are always hard at work. Unfortunately, over time, these repetitive movements can affect the inner structures in your hands, causing pain and injury. Treatments For Hand Pain One cause of hand pain is tendonitis or inflammation of the…
If you have arm and hand pain, it is probably because of joint injuries or compressed nerves. If the ache is at the top of your forearm or behind the hand or wrist, then there is a good chance that you have radial tunnel syndrome. Radial tunnel pain ranges from mild to debilitating, and the…
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