Why Your Finger Joints Click, Snap, and Pop
Many people can make their fingers pop and snap, often called cracking knuckles. The sound you hear is caused by nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide bubbles moving in the fluid that surrounds your joints. Rest assured that the most common causes of finger-popping are not typically a problem.
Open and endoscopic carpal tunnel release may lead to similar rates of revision
Choosing either the endoscopic or open surgical technique for index carpal tunnel release may not meaningfully impact the risk of revision surgery, according to data published in JAMA Network Open.
What to Know About Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumors
Tenosynovial giant cell tumors are benign (not dangerous), slow-growing tumors that affect joints in the fingers, hands, arms, shoulders, or legs. These tumors are rare, but when they occur, it's commonly in the hands and fingers. They are also called giant cell tumors of the tendon sheath or fibrous histiocytoma of the tendon sheath.
Preventing wrist pain when cycling
Hand and wrist pain can be common after cycling. The median and ulnar nerves may get compressed, resulting in a lack of blood flow. These prevention tips can help.
Radial Head Elbow Fracture Treatment, Recovery Time, and More
Radial head fractures are often caused by a fall onto an outstretched hand. They are most common in two groups of patients: elderly women with osteoporosis or young men as a result of significant trauma. This article discusses radial head fractures, what they are, and how they are treated. It also goes over the average recovery time for this type of injury.
