Stenosing tenosynovitis, also known as trigger finger, is a condition in which the sheath at the base of your finger becomes thick and constricts the movement of the tendon that helps your finger to bend. The American Society for Surgery of the...
All tennis players, whether professional athletes or weekend warriors, suffer the pain of injury sooner or later. Bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons all experience pressure and strain during a hard-fought tennis match. The shoulder, elbow and...
De Quervain's tendinitis is a common cause of thumb pain. This condition is characterized by inflammation of the tendons in your wrist that attach to your thumb. When this occurs the tendons have difficulty sliding through the wrist, resulting in...
Exercise, while beneficial for bones, muscles and joints, can also cause pain in certain parts of the body. Pain can occur during exercise if you put too much stress on your body, particularly in situations where you begin an exercise program and...
The ankle is a complex joint consisting of seven bones that connect the two shin bones to the five metatarsal bones of the foot. As the site of some 750 flexion and extension movements, on each side, per mile of running, it is subject to...
Your hands are composed of muscles, bones, joints and tendons. Unfortunately, repetitive hand use, such as when playing the piano or typing, can lead to pain, problems with hand movement and numbness. Dupuytren's contracture, arthritis of the hand...
Stenosing tenosynovitis, or trigger thumb, is an irregularity of the hand caused by painful inflammation of the flexor tendon. A trigger thumb becomes stuck in the bent position, restricting normal extension of the finger. Although pediatric...