There are various possible causes of hand pain, including injury to the hand, autoimmune conditions, arthritic conditions and damage to the nerves or tendons that serve the hands. The most common ...

Remember that your finger joints can get hurt if used too much or due to arthritis. If your finger joints hurt or you can't move them, see a healthcare provider to prevent more damage. You can help ...

Arthritis is a common cause of finger swelling. However, other conditions — such as injuries, preeclampsia, and trauma — may also lead to a swollen finger joint. Finger swelling can happen when ...

Hand arthritis is nearly inevitable with age, but for some, the pain can interfere with daily life. Orthopedic surgeon Doug Hutchinson, MD, talks to Tom Miller, MD, about when surgery can make a ...

Hand tools, such as foam grips, dressing sticks, and compression gloves, may make performing everyday tasks easier for those with hand, wrist, or finger pain from rheumatoid arthritis. If you’re ...

Arthritis is not a single disease but a family of disorders that attack joints and the tiny, complex joints in our hands and fingers are among the most commonly affected. Two patterns are responsible ...

Swan neck deformity is a hand deformity in which your fingers are bent abnormally. Your finger’s middle joint bends back more than usual. The tip of your finger is bent down. Swan neck deformity only ...

You reach for your coffee mug in the morning and notice your fingers feel unusually stiff and achy. You shake your hands a bit, attribute it to sleeping in an odd position, and go about your day. But ...

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Medically reviewed by Forest Miller, OTR/L Smartphone pinky is a common issue caused by holding phones, not a medical ...