A congenital hand disorder (a difference in fingers or hands) can be treated with physical therapy, prosthetic devices, splints and/or corrective surgery.
Ultrasound is used for many musculoskeletal conditions—from identifying injuries and chronic conditions to guiding diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Chronic pain is discomfort that persists or progresses over a long period of time. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease attacking the lining of joints, causing pain and inflammation, eventually damaging the entire body.
Many people don’t realize that most musculoskeletal injuries can get better without surgery, so the best doctor to see may be one who specializes in nonsurgical care. One medical specialty that fits this description is physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), or physiatry.
Many people develop osteoarthritis as they age. Fortunately, there is wide variety of treatment options that can allow you to continue to pursue the physical activities you enjoy.
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (formerly known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis) is a common type of rheumatic disease that occurs during childhood.
Degenerative back pain, due to loss of bone or tissue, is often age-related. Rheumatologic back pain is an autoimmune condition.
Thumb arthritis is the second most common type of arthritis in the hand. Yale Medicine experts explain why it develops and how to treat it.
Chronic stress is a consistent sense of feeling pressured and overwhelmed for a long period of time. Learn about symptoms and treatment.