Hand & Wrist Conditions
Explore orthopedic conditions affecting the hand & wrist — from common injuries to specialized conditions.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Nerve compression at the wrist causing hand numbness and tingling.
CommonDe Quervain's Tenosynovitis
Tendon inflammation on the thumb side of the wrist from repetitive gripping.
CommonDupuytren's Contracture
Palm tissue thickening that slowly pulls fingers into a bent position.
CommonExtensor Tendon Rupture
Torn tendon on the back of the hand preventing finger straightening.
Forearm Fractures
Broken forearm bones, usually from falling on an outstretched arm.
CommonGanglion Cyst
A benign fluid-filled lump on the wrist or hand, along a joint.
CommonHand & Wrist Arthritis
Joint breakdown in the hand and wrist, common after age 50.
CommonHand & Wrist Fractures
Broken bones in the hand or wrist from a fall or blow.
CommonHand & Wrist Tendonitis
Tendon inflammation in the hand or wrist from repetitive use.
CommonJoint Dislocations in the Hand
A finger or hand joint forced out of place by injury.
CommonMallet Finger
Drooping fingertip caused by a torn tendon, often from a ball impact.
CommonMucous Cyst
A small fluid-filled cyst near a finger's end joint, linked to arthritis.
Scaphoid Fracture
A wrist bone fracture from falling on an outstretched hand, often missed.
CommonSkier's Thumb (UCL Injury of the Thumb)
Torn thumb ligament at the base, often from a ski pole fall.
TFCC Injury (Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex)
Cartilage and ligament tear on the pinky side of the wrist.
Tendon Laceration
A cut tendon in the hand or finger from a sharp wound.
Trigger Finger
Inflamed tendon that causes a finger to lock or catch when bending.
CommonWrist Ligament Injuries (Scapholunate / SLAC Wrist)
Ligament sprains or tears connecting the small wrist bones, from falls.