De Quervain's tendinosis is a condition that causes pain, tenderness, and swelling along the thumb side of your wrist. The condition develops when the tendons around the base of the …

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and arm. It occurs when one of the major nerves to the hand—the median nerve—is …

Symptoms of a scaphoid fracture typically include swelling and pain in the wrist just below the base of the thumb. Pinching, grasping, pushing, and pulling often make pain worse. Treatment …

Ulnar tunnel syndrome occurs when the ulnar nerve is compressed at the wrist. This reduces blood flow to the nerve and can harm its function. When compressed at the wrist, the …

A thumb fracture is a break in one of the two small bones (phalanges) that make up the thumb. It is important to treat a thumb fracture as soon as possible--or the bones may not heal in proper …

A ganglion cyst is a small, fluid-filled sac that grows out of the tissues surrounding a joint. Ganglion cysts frequently develop on the back of the wrist. If a ganglion cyst is painful or …

Over time, some people can develop painful popping or locking of the thumb, a condition called “trigger thumb.” Holding a smartphone with the wrist in an awkward position for a prolonged …

Flexor tendon injuries typically occur from a cut on the palm side of your fingers, hand, wrist, or forearm. Flexor tendons can also be injured when a finger or thumb is violently pulled away …

Joint replacement surgery in the wrist may be used to help patients who have painful wrist arthritis that does not respond to other treatments. During the surgery, the damaged parts of the wrist …

If you have arthritis in your thumb, it may be painful to perform even simple tasks like turning a key or opening a door. Although there is no cure for arthritis, there are many treatment options …