Tendons control the movement of the hand, wrists and fingers. Orthopedic hand surgeon Dr. Edward Chan of Queens Medical Center, West O’ahu identified the common hand and wrist tendon-related problems.

What do politicians, massage therapists, musicians, card dealers, carpenters, cooks and painters have in common? They use their thumbs and twist their wrists a lot and commonly have pain at the base ...

There are various possible causes of hand pain, including injury to the hand, autoimmune conditions, arthritic conditions and damage to the nerves or tendons that serve the hands. The most common ...

Tingling, numbness, stiffness, and sharp pain in the dominant hand (and elbow) is common among frequent users of hand tools. But those problem are both preventable and, if you get them, treatable in ...

Hand pain can occur due to various causes, such as an injury, repetitive strain, poor sleeping posture, or undue pressure on the hands. While occasional discomfort might resolve on its own, persistent ...

The symptoms started last year. I noticed a dull ache in my hand when I held my phone, and my fingers would stiffen when I typed. When the symptoms spread to other areas of my life—for instance, when ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A healthy 25-year-old man presented to the ED after accidentally injuring his left hand with a circular saw ...

Hand osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition of the joints of the hand. Its main symptoms are stiffness, swelling, and pain. Sometimes, bony nodules develop on the fingers at the middle joint ...

A therapy that aims to heal injured body tissue with targeted sound waves may bring pain relief to people with chronically injured hamstring tendons, a small study of professional athletes suggests.

A lump on your wrist or hand may be a sign of health conditions like arthritis, gout, and carpal boss. It may also be a type of cyst or tumor. Noticing a lump on your wrist or hand can be alarming.

Here’s why, and what you can do to alleviate it Using your phone for extended periods without changing position can lead to discomfort in your hand, neck, and shoulders. By Pang-Chieh Ho The symptoms ...