Background: A 58-year-old woman presented with arthritis of the small joints of her hands and rapidly progressive joint contractures. She was wheelchair bound within 2 months of the onset of her ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A healthy 25-year-old man presented to the ED after accidentally injuring his left hand with a circular saw ...

Because of the increased risk of complications and potential for recurrence associated with invasive surgical techniques, there has been renewed interest in simple fasciotomy to treat flexion ...

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 ...

The genetic disorder affects the palmar fascia, the thick layer of tissue found in the palm of the hand. Treatment is dependent on an individual’s symptoms and quality of life. Dupuytren’s disease is ...

IN CIVILIAN life, acute suppurative tenosynovitis and trauma to the joint phalanges are the most common causes of loss of flexor function in the hand. Loss of flexor function means loss of the "hook ...