Hand and Wrist Health

Your hands and wrist are an important part of your daily life, so it's important to address any injuries or pain you're experiencing. Explore some of the common causes and treatment options available.
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Causes of Lumps and Bumps on the Hands and Wrists
Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS
snowboarding
Wrist Pain: Causes, Treatment, and When to See a Doctor
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
Mature Person With Painful Wrist
Understanding Ulnar Neuropathy of the Wrist and Elbow
Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD
Cracking knuckles
Why Your Finger Joints Click, Snap, and Pop
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
hand pain
Hand Pain: Causes, Treatment, and When to See a Doctor
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
Peripheral Cyanosis
Peripheral Cyanosis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Wrist pain while typing on a computer.
How to Strengthen Your Wrists
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Arm pain
Arm Pain: Causes, Treatment, and When to See a Doctor
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
lump on wrist
The Symptoms, Types, and Prognosis of Hand Tumors
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
An older woman rubbing her sore hands
An Overview of Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumors
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
An elderly man talking to his doctor
An Overview of Ollier Disease
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Finger in splint
Broken Finger - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
scaphoid fracture
Scaphoid Fracture: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Man and woman exercising with punchingballs
Boxer's Fracture Symptoms and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Ballerina dancing in beautiful rehearsal room
Avulsion Fracture Fifth Metatarsal: Pseudo-Jones
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Colles fracture X-ray.
Physical Therapy for a Colles' Fracture
Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS
photo of woman with elbow pain working with her PT.
Fractures of the Arm, Elbow, and Wrist
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
Photo of a doctor examining a woman's hand.
4 Exercises After Wrist Surgery or a Colles Fracture
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
foot metatarsal fracture
Fifth Metatarsal Bone Fracture Types and Definition
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
x-ray of hands
What You Need to Know About Metacarpal Fracture
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
xray of a broken wrist
Treatment for a Broken Wrist
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
colles wrist fracture
Colles Fracture Definiton – Broken Wrist
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Woman with arm in a cast
Ulnar Styloid Fractures: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
wrist fracture
Smith's Fracture, or Volar Displacement of Broken Wrist
By Jonathan Cluett, MD
A hand in a cast laying on the grass
How Hand Fractures are Diagnosed and Treated
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Doctor bandaging patient's wrist
Scaphoid Fracture and Wrist Pain Diagnosis
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Beginning of purple finger
Causes of a Purple Finger
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
finger climber
Signs and Treatment of a Finger Pulley Rupture
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
amputation
When Can a Severed Finger Be Reattached?
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
surgery
Surgical Options for Trigger Finger
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Doctor examining patient's hand
Flexor Tendon Sheath Infections
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
boutonniere deformity
Boutonniere Finger Deformity From Tendon Injury
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Rock climber with an injured finger
Diagnosing and Treating a Jersey Finger Injury
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
A detail of a splint on the finger of Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks against the Miami Heat in Game Two of the 2011 NBA Finals at American Airlines Arena on June 2, 2011 in Miami, Florida.
How to Treat a Sprained or Dislocated Finger
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
A man spraying on paint with a paint gun
Hand Injuries From High-Pressure Injection Tools
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
ring finger injury
Ring Avulsion Injuries and Injury from Wedding Band
By Jonathan Cluett, MD
Fingers and number are both base 10, so counting on fingers can make math easier.
Why Do Fingers Wrinkle When In Water?
By Jonathan Cluett, MD
hand arthritis
Finger Arthritis: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
finger fracture
Common Causes of Finger Injuries
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Doctor examining senior patients hand in office
Finger Joint Replacement Surgery
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
thumb arthritis
Treatments for Arthritis of the Thumb
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Doctor examining senior patients hand in office
How Can You Treat a Mallet Finger?
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
Finger brace
The 8 Best Finger Braces of 2021
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Fingertip Injury - The Injury
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
wrist pain
Kienböck's Disease: Overview and More
By Lana Barhum
an elderly woman holding her wrist
Surgical and Non-Surgical Treatments for Wrist Arthritis
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Wrist x-ray
Perilunate Dislocation and Fractures of the Lunate
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Wrist pain
ECU Tendon Problems and Ulnar Sided Wrist Pain
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
Wrist Pain and Mouse
An Overview of de Quervain's Tenosynovitis
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
rowing team on the water
Intersection Syndrome Symptoms and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Wrist pain woman holding wrist
Wrist Cartilage Tear (TFCC) Causes and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Middle aged man with wrist pain
Hook of Hamate Wrist Fracture Symptoms
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Surgeon performing wrist arthroscopy
Arthroscopy Treatment for Wrist Pain
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
older woman rubbing wrist
Wrist Arthritis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment
Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD
Woman Holds Hand in Pain
Carpal Tunnel vs. Arthritis: Differences, Symptoms, and Causes
By Rachael Zimlich, BSN, RN
Carpal Tunnel
How Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Is Diagnosed
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
Photo of a doctor examining a woman's hand.
How Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Is Treated
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
Woman
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Signs, Symptoms & Complications
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
carpal tunnel
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Causes and Risk Factors
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
woman with wrist pain
Pillar Pain and Other Risks in Carpal Tunnel Surgery
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD