De Quervain's Tenosynovitis - OrthoInfo - AAOS
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 thumb become irritated or constricted.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - OrthoInfo - AAOS
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 squeezed or compressed as it travels through the wrist.
Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome of the Wrist - OrthoInfo - AAOS
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 malfunction of the nerve can cause numbness and tingling in the …
Scaphoid Fracture of the Wrist - OrthoInfo - AAOS
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 for a scaphoid fracture can range from casting to surgery.
Arthritis of the Thumb - OrthoInfo - AAOS
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 available to help people manage the pain and disability it causes.
Rheumatoid Arthritis - OrthoInfo - AAOS
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is one type of inflammatory arthritis. It is a chronic disease that can cause pain and stiffness in multiple joints throughout the body. It can affect any joint, but most often starts in the small joints of the hands and feet.
Sprained Thumb - OrthoInfo - AAOS
Most thumb sprains involve the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL), which is located on the inside of the joint where the thumb meets the palm. An injury to this ligament can be painful and may make your thumb feel loose or unstable.
Flexor Tendon Injuries - OrthoInfo - AAOS
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 from you while you are attempting to grasp something, such as the jersey of an opposing player in …
Thumb Fractures - OrthoInfo - AAOS
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 alignment.
Trigger Finger - Trigger Thumb - OrthoInfo - AAOS
Trigger finger is a condition affecting tendons that flex the fingers and thumb, typically resulting in a sensation of locking or catching when you bend and straighten your digits. Other symptoms may include pain and stiffness in the fingers and thumb.