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What is Dupuytren’s Contracture, and Why Does I...

We have all seen somebody who is not able to straighten their hand completely, or perhaps they have had trouble doing things like putting their hands in their pockets, and...

Quervain’s Tenosynovitis: The Basics

If you have noticed an unusual ache in your lower thumb after a long day at the keyboard or intense doubles on the tennis court — you’re not alone. It’s...

Treating the Early Stages of Dupuytren’s Contra...

Imagine having two of your fingers permanently bent inwards without you able to move or use them. Life would surely become difficult, especially when you can’t do things like put...

How does this happen?

Doctors can’t give a comprehensive explanation for precisely why the pain develops, but they know it’s caused by: Gaming A directly impacted thumb Tennis or racket ball Rheumatoid arthritis Overexerted...

How do you recognize it?

If you suspect you’re experiencing Quervain’s, pay close attention to wrist swelling and any throbbing sensation along the backside tendons of your thumb. Quervain sufferers have noted how the condition...

How is it diagnosed?

Typically, your doctor will manually observe how your hand and thumb respond to various degrees of external pressure. He’ll follow this preliminary observation with a gesture commonly known as the...