Hand & wrist education
Hand symptoms can arise from a joint, tendon, bone, or nerve. The location and pattern help guide an examination.
Conditions
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Numbness, tingling, and weakness from pressure on the median nerve at the wrist.
Trigger finger
A finger or thumb that catches, clicks, or locks as its tendon moves.
Distal radius fracture
A break near the wrist end of the radius that can affect alignment, motion, and grip.
Thumb CMC arthritis
Pain at the base of the thumb during pinching, gripping, and turning.
Dupuytren’s contracture
Thickened tissue beneath the palm that can gradually pull a finger into a bent position.
Cubital tunnel syndrome
Pressure on the ulnar nerve at the elbow that affects feeling and strength in the hand.
Ganglion cyst
A fluid-filled lump near a joint or tendon that can change size and cause discomfort.
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis
Pain along the thumb side of the wrist from irritation around the thumb tendons.