Wrist tendonitis often results from repetitive motions or injuries. It may cause weakness and dull pain when performing certain activities, but treatments like stretching and compression can help.

Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and tendonitis can overlap. It is important to distinguish between the two to receive appropriate treatment. CTS occurs when tissues swell and compress the ...

Tendons link muscles and bones together. The hand is unique because many of the muscles that control the bones in your fingers and wrists are located in your forearm. The tendons and muscles in your ...

IN CIVILIAN life, acute suppurative tenosynovitis and trauma to the joint phalanges are the most common causes of loss of flexor function in the hand. Loss of flexor function means loss of the "hook ...

A French expert outlines how pregnancy, menopause, and smoking drive the risk for hand and elbow tendinopathy in clinical ...

I recently started doing wrist exercises at my two weekly seated exercise classes for seniors, many of whom have arthritic hands and are desperate for ways to improve their mobility. I found them so ...

A hand injury can make daily tasks seem impossible. But that’s where a hand surgeon can help. These are general, plastic, or orthopedic surgeons who specialize in treating problems with your hands, ...

The most superficial tendon at the wrist level is the palmaris longus tendon and the most likely tendon to be injured in this patient. The palmaris longus is absent in 10% to 15% of people but can be ...

Our orthopedic providers can perform evaluations for soft tissues including tendons, ligaments, and cysts. These evaluations can help dynamically identify problems with movement. We offer diagnostic ...