De Quervain’s tenosynovitis occurs when the wrist tendons at the base of the thumb start to constrict.
Elbow tendinitis, often called “tennis“ or “golfer's“ elbow, is a type of inflammation that can develop in people who use their hands extensively.
Dupuytren’s contracture is a condition that, over time, causes affected fingers to bend down towards the palm. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
A ganglion cyst is a lump, typically round or oval, that can develop on the hand or wrist. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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.
Yale Medicine hand surgeons have specialized expertise treating conditions that impair peoples’ ability to use their hands.
Though it’s possible to injure your brachial plexus without even knowing you did so, the consequences can include temporary numbness to your arm, pain, loss of sensation or even paralysis.
A congenital hand disorder (a difference in fingers or hands) can be treated with physical therapy, prosthetic devices, splints and/or corrective surgery.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is the most common nerve complaint in the U.S., caused by the compression of a major wrist nerve. Learn more about symptoms and treatment.