Dupuytren contracture is a condition that produces lumps or nodules in the connective tissue of the palm of the hands. This connective tissue becomes thickened causing it to tighten and pull one or more fingers into the bent position. The ring and small fingers are the most commonly involved.…
Extensor tendon injuries are common among basketball, football, and volleyball players but are not exclusive to sports injuries. The extensor tendons start in the forearm and allow your wrist, fingers, and thumb to straighten. They are located on the back of your hand and fingers and lie just…
Do you suspect you have flat foot or fallen arches? Overpronation, when the foot rolls to the inner side, is a common indication. Check the soles of a pair of well-worn shoes. If you notice more wear on the inner side, you could have flat foot.
Flat foot, also known as pes planus, is when…
Flexor tendon injuries are common among football players, wrestlers, and rock climbers but are not exclusive to sports injuries. Flexor tendon injuries affect the tendons located within the palm of your hand that allow your fingers to bend. Flexor tendons originate at the elbow and forearm as…
Broken bones, also known as fractures, are common among both children and adults. Most fractures occur as a result of trauma such as sports injuries, falls, or vehicle accidents. Some conditions such as osteoporosis, the weakening of the bones as we age, can make you more prone to fracturing a…
Ganglion cysts are very common, noncancerous, fluid-filled lumps within the hand and wrist. Cysts typically form adjacent to joints or tendons and can range from pea-sized to an inch. The most common locations are at the top of the wrist, palm side of your hands and fingers, and joints of your…
Golfer’s elbow, also known as medial epicondylitis, is a painful form of elbow tendonitis. While common among golfers, you don’t need to be a regular on the green to be affected by this condition. Repetitive elbow movements used when playing tennis. baseball, bowling, or with some occupations –…
Hammer toe is a foot deformity that occurs due to an imbalance in the muscles, tendons, or ligaments that normally hold the toe straight. This results in a toe that remains bent at the middle joint in a claw-like position. This most commonly affects the second toe and those with longer second…
If you often feel a stabbing pain in the heel of your foot you may be suffering from plantar fasciitis. This inflammatory condition is the most common cause of heel pain. Running, spending long periods of time standing, and other repetitive stretching and tearing of the fascia are typically the…
Intervertebral discs serve as cushions between the bones of the spine. These discs are made up of a tough outer layer with a softer gel-like center. Spinal discs can bulge or herniate, causing pain, numbness, and weakness. Herniated discs can occur anywhere on the spine, including the neck, mid-…