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Contusions, often referred to as bruises, are common occurrences in our day-to-day life. They occur with impact, crushing or twisting forces, or a direct blow to the hand. They disrupt blood flow and lead to pain, swelling, and limited range of motion. Contusions can occur at the level of the skin, ...

Tennis elbow isn't very common. According the Cleveland Clinic, only 1-3% of American adults experience the condition. However, if you're amon...

A tenotomy is a surgical procedure in which a tendon is cut because it is overpowered or contracted, which can cause pain. A tenotomy can relieve chronic tendon pain and tightness when other treatment methods fail to improve symptoms of chronic irritation or damage.

Arthritis in the arm can cause pain, swelling, and stiffness in the elbow, shoulder, or wrists. It may affect one or more joints, depending on the type of arthritis a person has.

Some conditions cause the finger or toe joint tissue to thicken, which makes movement difficult. This, in turn, may affect how the joint bends, leading to a locking sensation. The potential causes of this include injury and arthritis.

A lump on the finger knuckle joint that appears suddenly can cause concern. It can happen for many reasons, ranging from an inflammatory disease to an infection or, more rarely, a tumor.

A scaphoid fracture involves a break of one of the bones on the thumb side of the wrist. The scaphoid bone plays a role in the ability to move the wrist joint. When it fractures, it impairs the function of the wrist.

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition where pressure on the median nerve in the wrist causes pain, tingling, and numbness in the hand. Current treatments include rest, anti-inflammatories, and, in severe cases, surgery. A new study has discovered that a saline injection near the nerve can effectivel...

Shoulder impingement is a common cause of shoulder pain, and it can limit your ability to do certain activities.

The arthroscopic Trillat procedure, a type of bone block procedure, can be a valuable treatment of recurrent anterior dislocations in older patients with chronic massive irreparable rotator cuff tears and conserved active shoulder motion, according to a new retrospective French study of 21 patients.