Wrist sprain is a condition that results when the wrist is forcefully flexed, extended, or twisted causing small or large tears in the ligaments. Ligaments are very short, tough structures that connect bone-to-bone and provide for the stability of joints. These tears can cause significant pain, swelling, and disability.
Trigger finger (or thumb) is a condition that results from swelling within the tendon that bends the fingers. This tendon is held close to the bone by a series of pulleys that are similar in function to the line guides on a fishing pole. As the tendon swells, a nodule forms that catches on these pulleys. This catching leads to clicking or snapping of the tendon as it passes beneath the pulley. As the condition progresses, locking of the finger in either an open or closed position is common. Pain may be present and is often felt at the base of the finger where it meets the palm.
Tendons are the tough, rope-like cords that connect muscle to bone. When a muscle contracts (or flexes), it pulls on the tendon which moves the bones around the joints. Tendons may be injured by trauma (cutting or crushing) or they may be injured by medical problems such as Rheumatoid Arthritis or diabetes.
Tennis elbow and Golfer’s elbow is a condition in which the tendons connected to the muscles that extend and flex the wrist become weak. These tendons insert into the outside of the elbow (lateral epicondyle for tennis elbow) and the inside of the elbow (medial epicondyle for golfer’s elbow). These tendons can have tiny or microscopic tears within them that cause pain. This pain can be chronic (long-term) and cause a significant decrease in the ability to enjoy daily life.
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Wrist sprain is a condition that results when the wrist is forcefully flexed, extended, or twisted causing small or large tears in the ligaments. Ligaments are very short, tough structures that connect bone-to-bone and provide for the stability of joints. These tears can cause significant pain, swelling, and disability.
Trigger finger (or thumb) is a condition that results from swelling within the tendon that bends the fingers. This tendon is held close to the bone by a series of pulleys that are similar in function to the line guides on a fishing pole. As the tendon swells, a nodule forms that catches on these pulleys. This catching leads to clicking or snapping of the tendon as it passes beneath the pulley. As the condition progresses, locking of the finger in either an open or closed position is common. Pain may be present and is often felt at the base of the finger where it meets the palm.
Tendons are the tough, rope-like cords that connect muscle to bone. When a muscle contracts (or flexes), it pulls on the tendon which moves the bones around the joints. Tendons may be injured by trauma (cutting or crushing) or they may be injured by medical problems such as Rheumatoid Arthritis or diabetes.
Tennis elbow and Golfer’s elbow is a condition in which the tendons connected to the muscles that extend and flex the wrist become weak. These tendons insert into the outside of the elbow (lateral epicondyle for tennis elbow) and the inside of the elbow (medial epicondyle for golfer’s elbow). These tendons can have tiny or microscopic tears within them that cause pain. This pain can be chronic (long-term) and cause a significant decrease in the ability to enjoy daily life.