Hitchhiker’s Thumb

Hitchhiker’s Thumb

Does your thumb bend backward more than normal? If so, you may have hitchhiker’s thumb — even if you’re not a hitchhiker! Hitchhiker’s thumb is a term that refers to a unique condition...

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 What Is Trigger Finger? Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

What Is Trigger Finger? Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Does one of your fingers lock up when you open or close it? Maybe it even snaps open with a clicking sound. If so, you may have trigger finger. What...

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 Common Hand and Wrist Injuries

Common Hand and Wrist Injuries

Having a wrist injury prevents you from doing so many things: Brushing your teeth, bathing, getting dressed, preparing meals, driving, using the restroom, performing work duties, etc. Every day, people...

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 Intersection Syndrome (IS): Wrist Pain From Overuse

Intersection Syndrome (IS): Wrist Pain From Overuse

Wrist pain makes daily tasks difficult. From taking a shower and brushing your teeth to typing on a keyboard, every minute there’s a reminder that something is wrong with your...

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 Radial Tunnel Syndrome

Radial Tunnel Syndrome

Having hand and arm pain interferes with everything. From personal hygiene to eating meals or driving to work, it leaves you impaired. In addition, the pain can interrupt sleep. This...

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 Writer’s Cramp: Why Does My Hand Hurt When I Write?

Writer’s Cramp: Why Does My Hand Hurt When I Write?

Despite all of the technological advances and society’s reliance on gadgets, there are those who still prefer to write the old-fashioned way, with a pen and paper. The same fine...

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