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A damaged joint can sometimes become arthritic, right? Could I avoid arthritis in the base of my thumb if I follow my doctor's advise to have my injured thumb ligaments rebuilt?7 years 36 weeks ago1365
A doctor examined my painful thumb and suggested I have surgery to fuse the middle joint of my thumb together. Won't this keep me from doing my normal activities?8 years 1 week ago2470
A group of us at work are concerned about the number of hand injuries from power tools. We are seeing people get hurt who never make it back to work. We are trying to put together some figures to help show our boss how much these injuries are costing all of us in terms of time off work, medical care, and worry. Are there any studies like that out there?23 weeks 1 day ago208
A year ago I was diagnosed with trigger finger of the index finger. I've been treated off and on all that time with no success. It was finally discovered that the problem was caused by an infection. A simple antibiotic cleared it up. Why couldn't they figure this out sooner?1 year 46 weeks ago891
About a month ago I had surgery to repair a tendon laceration. I'm concerned because I'm not getting my motion back. What can be done about this?3 years 14 weeks ago1561
About a year ago I was diagnosed with a hand condition called Dupuytren's disease. I had surgery to fix it and I've been fine ever since. Now I'm noticing some tiny bumps over the backs of my knuckles on the same hand. Is this from Dupuytren's too?3 years 36 weeks ago2894
After cutting with a pair of scissors, my index and middle fingers tingle for a few minutes. Does this sound like carpal tunnel syndrome?7 years 36 weeks ago1405
After examining my trigger finger, my doctor suggested a cortisone injection? Is this the best treatment for my condition?7 years 36 weeks ago2318
After identifying my finger pain as coming from severe arthritis, my doctor is now recommending I have surgery to fuse the two bones in my finger together. What does the doctor hope to achieve with kind of surgery?8 years 1 week ago2360
After seeing my doctor for pain and tightness in my ring and pinky fingers, I was told I have Dupuytren's contracture. What are the causes of this condition?8 years 1 week ago1803
After severely injuring the base of my thumb, I find it difficult to do everyday activities. My doctor suggests I have surgery to rebuild the thumb joints. How successful is a surgery like this?7 years 36 weeks ago1332
After trying various treatments for Dupuytren's contracture, I'm now following the recommendation of my doctor to have surgery. What is the goal of surgery for this problem?8 years 1 week ago990
Are there treatments for Dupuytren's contracture short of surgery?8 years 1 week ago1132
Before I go to see a doctor about what I think is a trigger finger, is there anything I can do at home for it?1 year 11 weeks ago582
Both of my sons have broken fingers, usually while playing basketball. One time, I treated one of the fingers myself by splinting it, but the finger never went back to its original size although that's how the other fingers were treated by their doctor. What might have gone wrong?1 year 28 weeks ago1126
Can carpal tunnel syndrome be caused by trauma to the hand or shoulder, such as falling down with the hand outstretched?8 years 1 week ago2161
Can you explain this to me? I had no injury and no accident, but I ruptured a tendon in my thumb. How is this possible?5 years 37 weeks ago1449
Could you solve a dispute for me? Our family has a big baseball tradition. Almost everyone has a finger, hand, or elbow injury of some sort. Our 12-year old daughter just got a mallet injury in a game. My husband says leave it alone, and it will heal on its own. But she also plays the violin and piano. Shouldn't this type of injury be treated to save finger motion and function?1 year 28 weeks ago726
Do hand injuries frequently end the career of professional football players?1 year 3 weeks ago710
Does the way I work with my hands on the job put me at risk of having carpal tunnel syndrome?8 years 1 week ago1040
Does thumb surgery help for arthritis?42 weeks 2 days ago678
Due to ongoing problems of trigger finger, my doctor has recommended surgery. I've been given the option of having an "open" surgery or a new way known as a "percutaneous" technique. What are the differences?7 years 36 weeks ago1444
Ever since I accidentally smashed the end of my finger with a hammer, I haven't been able to straighten the tip of my finger. My doctor called my problem mallet finger. Why can't I straighten my finger now?8 years 1 week ago1799
Ever since my tip of my finger got smashed by a baseball months ago, I've not been able to straighten the very tip of my finger. I don't intend to have surgery for it; should I just live with it?8 years 1 week ago1290
Every now and then my hands go numb. If I shake them out the pins and needle sensation goes away. What could be causing this?4 years 27 weeks ago9709
Every time I've been pregnant, my hands have gone numb. The numbness used to start in the last few weeks of my pregnancy, but now with my fourth child coming, it is starting in my third month. Does this mean I will have it permanently? What can be done for it?7 years 36 weeks ago3619
Fifteen years ago I had an accident driving a team of mules. Three of my fingers were pulled off at the middle knuckle. If this happened today, could my fingers be saved?2 years 38 weeks ago1305
Five years ago I had a titanium thumb joint replacement. I've heard these haven't held up so well but mine seems okay. What's the latest?3 years 18 weeks ago2644
Five years ago I had reconstructive surgery on my left thumb. The arthritis was so bad, they took out one of the bones at the base of the thumb. The X-rays show everything is okay, but I'm starting to have more pain and discomfort now. What could be causing this?2 years 6 weeks ago1498
For ten years, I've had problems with my left thumb. The doctor tells me I have basal joint arthritis. Recently, I started having numbness and tingling in that same hand. The doctor diagnosed this as carpal tunnel syndrome. I may have to have a bone removed from the base of the thumb. How will this help?6 years 38 weeks ago2533
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