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The muscles on the back of my hand and the inside pad of my palm have shrunk. My grip is weak, and my hand seems clumsy. My doctor says it's from thoracic outlet syndrome. I've started doing exercises. Will the muscles heal, and will my strength come back?8 years 37 weeks ago952
One doctor thinks the symptoms in my arm and hand are coming from carpal tunnel syndrome. Another says the problem is thoracic outlet syndrome. Who is right?8 years 37 weeks ago459
I type all day at work. Is there any equipment that will help me avoid carpal tunnel syndrome?8 years 19 weeks ago390
I just got a split computer keyboard at work. What's the best way to set it up to avoid carpal tunnel syndrome?8 years 19 weeks ago495
I've seen some strange-looking computer keyboards around the office. These boards are actually split in half. I already have a wrist pad by my keyboard. Would it make a difference if I got one of the fancy new keyboards?8 years 19 weeks ago721
My symptoms from carpal tunnel syndrome have been hanging on for months. Now my doctor wants to give me a steroid injection in my wrist. I've heard steroids can be really harmful. Is this true?8 years 19 weeks ago345
I have carpal tunnel syndrome. My doctor insists that the symptoms in my thumb and fingers will eventually go away if I get another steroid injection. I've already had three shots into my wrist. What should I do?8 years 19 weeks ago429
I have carpal tunnel syndrome. My doctor suggested I get a steroid injection into my wrist to take away the swelling that is putting pressure on the nerve. Is it possible the medication could harm the nerve? What if the needle pokes into the nerve?8 years 19 weeks ago417
The problems I'm having from carpal tunnel syndrome are keeping me from doing my job. My brother-in-law had surgery for this same type of problem, and he got back to work almost right away. My doctor is urging me to be more patient and try a slower approach. I would rather just go ahead and get the surgery. How can I convince my doctor?8 years 19 weeks ago350
Since taking up piano playing, I've felt some weakness when I try to grip with my right thumb. I don't feel any pain or tingling. Could my problem be an early sign of carpal tunnel syndrome?8 years 1 week ago759
I've had problems off and on now for several years with my hand. My doctor says the weakness and numbness in my hand are from carpal tunnel syndrome. Can exercise prevent or reverse my symptoms?8 years 1 week ago335
I've been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. The pain and weakness in my hand are getting worse. What could happen if I don't get treatment for this problem?8 years 1 week ago402
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
Having lived 60 years of my life without them, I'm wondering why now all of a sudden I have small cysts growing near the ends of my fingers. What are these growths, and where did they come from?8 years 1 week ago708
How do most injuries of the finger collateral ligaments occur?8 years 1 week ago733
What does an injured ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb feel like?8 years 1 week ago575
How is the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb usually injured?8 years 1 week ago468
What can be done to fix the clicking I have from trigger thumb?8 years 1 week ago388
What does a trigger finger feel like?8 years 1 week ago597
When told I have trigger finger, I was at a loss as to how it could have started. What usually causes a problem like this?8 years 1 week ago411
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 ago2472
The small cysts that appeared near the ends of my fingers were recently diagnosed as mucous cysts. What are mucous cysts, and where do they come from?8 years 1 week ago1024
What does a mucous cyst feel like?8 years 1 week ago1198
Pain from the mucous cysts on my fingers is nearly unbearable. I've tried everything and still the pain. What choices are there for surgery, and can surgery help?8 years 1 week ago1616
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 ago1800
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 ago1291
What path does the ulnar take on its way to the hand?8 years 1 week ago1980
Which finger position can cause injury to the volar plate, and what can happen with an injury like this?8 years 1 week ago1169
What do injuries to the PIP joint of the hand look and feel like?8 years 1 week ago459
What do mallet finger injuries look and feel like?8 years 1 week ago412
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