The Finkelstein test, also called the Finkelstein sign or maneuver, is used to diagnose de Quervain’s tenosynovitis. This is a common condition characterized by swelling and pain in two of the tendons ...

An orthopedist explains why it's important not to self-diagnose your wrist pain, and advises on when and how to seek help. Given this complexity, there are more potential wrist pain causes than you ...

You might not think about how important your wrists and hands are to daily life--until they are hurt or injured. Suddenly, activities like typing on your keyboard, lifting objects, or playing sports ...

Any tattoo’s going to hurt to an extent, but wrist tattoo pain is up there compared to other body parts. The pain is not as bad as, say, having your nerve-rich nipples or lips tattooed. But most ...

Eight small bones in your wrist give it flexibility and the necessary range of movements. These bones, arranged in two rows, include the scaphoid and lunate bones in the upper row, close to the ...

Your wrist is one of the most complicated and frequently used joints in your body. Because your wrist contains so many bones, ligaments, and muscles, it’s easy to injure. SLAC wrist is a type of wrist ...

People dealing with wrist pain stemming from osteoarthritis may have a new option. Sanford launched a stem cell trial last fall and is still accepting participants. While refereeing a basketball game ...

Perhaps it creeps up after a long day of typing at your desk. Or maybe you feel the pain after a round of tennis or planks at the gym. Regardless when you feel it, many of us battle wrist pain at some ...

A 48-year-old man presented with a 2-year history of oedema and pain in his right hand. Initially diagnosed with tendonitis, he underwent physical therapy which provided limited relief. MRI ...