Dupuytren’s disease (also called Dupuytren’s contracture) is a thickening and shortening of the fascia, the fibrous tissue underneath the skin of the fingers and the palm.This thickened area may begin as a hard lump that can progress to a thick band which causes involved fingers to curl toward the palm, limiting extension or straightening of...Read More

Arthritis can affect any joint in the body. This includes the joints of the shoulder and elbow and the joints between the 29 bones of the wrist, hand, and fingers. Osteoarthritis, also known as “wear and tear” arthritis, is a degenerative joint disease in which the smooth cartilage that covers the bone surfaces at the...Read More

A fracture, also called a broken bone, often results from a high force or impact. A bone may be fractured completely or partially in several ways: crosswise, lengthwise and in multiple pieces. Most fractures are caused by trauma, but some can be the result of an underlying disease that increases the chance of fracture. We...Read More

Trigger finger or trigger thumb, also called stenosing tenosynovitis, is a condition in which your finger gets temporarily stuck in a bent position, as if squeezing a trigger. It may happen in any finger. Your finger may straighten with a pop, like a trigger being released. People with certain medical conditions, such as Diabetes, are...Read More