Fingernail Fungus Infections
Nail fungus infection is a condition called onychomycosis (“onycho” refers to the nail, and “mycosis” means fungus). It is fairly common, with about 12 million Americans being affected.
Finger Fracture
Fractures can occur anywhere in the finger and usually respond well to splinting or casting.
Dupuytren's Disease
Dupuytren’s disease is a condition that affects the palm of the hand, forming contracted cords.
Distal Radius Fracture
Distal radius fractures are some of the most common fractures (the medical term for “broken bone”).
Diabetes and Hand Pain
The effect of diabetes goes beyond problems with blood sugar: diabetes may also be affecting your hands. There are four hand problems that occur in patients with diabetes, many of which can be easily addressed and treated.
DeQuervains Tendinitis
DeQuervain’s tendinitis is a condition brought on by irritation or swelling of the tendons found along the thumb side of the wrist.
Crushed Finger
The fingertip is a highly specialized structure, with many specialized features.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is an extremely common disorder affecting the hand, present in approximately 1 in 100 people.
Broken Hand
Common injuries include fractures of the fingertip, phalangeal joint fractures (finger joints) long bones of the hand known as the metacarpal bones, or of the thumb.
Boutonniere Deformity
A boutonniere deformity is a complex imbalance between the flexor and extensor mechanisms of the finger.