Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) are a group of conditions that cause dysfunction and pain in the joints and muscles of the jaw. It is rare for a person to develop ganglion cysts on the ...

A popliteal cyst, also known as a Baker’s cyst, is a fluid-filled swelling that causes a lump at the back of the knee, leading to tightness and restricted movement. The cyst can be painful when you ...

What Is a Subchondral Bone Cyst? It's a fluid-filled sac that forms in one or both of the bones that make up a joint. They're especially common at the knee or hip. The cysts show up just under the ...

First described in 1942, Stafne bone defects (SBDs), are well-defined, radio-lucent lingual depressions of the lower jaw bone that are asymptomatic and most frequently diagnosed in middle-aged men.

Hand tumors or masses are common. The majority of hand tumors are benign, meaning they are not cancer. When malignant, or cancerous, most of these tumors are types of skin cancer. Cancers within ...

A synovial cyst of the spine is a fluid-filled sac that develops along the spine. It may cause pain, tingling, or cramping in the lower back and legs. Treatment may include medications, observation, ...

Digital mucous cysts (DMCs) are relatively common benign cysts of the digits, occasionally involving the nail matrix and nail fold. First described as “synovial lesions of the skin” by Markin and ...

A ganglion cyst is a large fluid-filled cyst that forms on joints and is commonly found on wrists. Despite what you may see on social media, popping this type of growth with a needle or thumping it ...

A lump on the finger knuckle joint can happen for many reasons, ranging from an inflammatory condition to an infection. In rare cases, a bump or lump on the finger knuckle joint can be due to a tumor.

Picture this: You’re blissfully clocking your miles on a Saturday morning until you feel a small but growing pressure on top of your foot. It’s slight, so you ignore it, but over time that discomfort ...