Mayo Clinic minute: Researching tennis wrist injuries
From beginners to the pros, injuries from playing tennis do happen, especially in the wrist. Whether it's the serve, forehand, backhand or volley, tennis puts a lot of stress on your wrist.
What Mallet Finger is and How to Treat it
Mallet finger describes an injury to the tip of a finger or thumb that stops it from being able to straighten properly. People sometimes refer to mallet finger as “baseball finger,” as it is a fairly common sporting injury among ball players.
How Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Is Diagnosed
If you have carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), then you may understand how the symptoms can affect your everyday work and recreational activities. The pain, tingling, and weakness in your hand or fingers may keep you from typing on your computer, writing, or holding items. And one of the most challenging characteristics of carpal tunnel syndrome: getting an accurate diagnosis.
Causes and Treatment of Dupuytren's Contracture
Dupuytren's contracture is a condition that causes tightening of the palmar fascia—the thick connective tissue that lies above the tendons and below the skin of your palm.
What Is Trigger Finger, And What Can I Do About It?
Trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis, is a condition in which your fingers or thumb get stuck as you bend them. When you try to straighten your finger or thumb again, it catches and is difficult at first, then “pops” or “snaps” straight rapidly – giving trigger finger its name.
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