Trigger Finger
Trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis, is a common hand condition where one of your fingers or your thumb gets stuck in a bent position (like pulling a trigger) and then snaps straight again. This happens because the tendons that bend your fingers become irritated and swollen, making it hard for them to slide […]
Intersection Syndrome
Intersection syndrome is a painful overuse condition affecting the tendons on the thumb/back side of the forearm, near the wrist. It occurs when the tendons that move the thumb (compartment 1) cross over the tendons that extend your wrist (compartment 2), causing friction and irritation of the tendons. This leads to friction and swelling in […]
Ganglions
A wrist ganglion, also known as a ganglion cyst, is a common, non-cancerous lump that forms on or near the wrist joint or tendons. It’s a small sac filled with a thick, jelly-like fluid that comes from the lubricating fluid in the spaces between two bones. These cysts are usually harmless and can vary in […]
Dupuytren’s Contracture
Dupuytren’s contracture is a common hand condition where the tissue under the skin of the palm thickens and tightens over time. This forms lumps (nodules) and thick bands (cords) that pull one or more fingers toward the palm, making it hard or impossible to straighten them. It usually affects the ring and little fingers first […]
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a painful condition that affects the tendons on the thumb side of your wrist. It happens when the sheath (covering) around the two tendons that control thumb movement becomes inflamed and thickened. This makes it hard for the tendons to glide smoothly, causing friction and discomfort during everyday activities. Common signs […]