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HAND AND ELBOW CONDITIONS


What are hand and elbow conditions?

Injuries to the hands, wrists, and elbows are common. Adults and children can shatter bones, damage their wrists or hands, or suffer repetitive stress injuries like tennis elbow or carpal tunnel syndrome. Other illnesses, such as arthritis, become more common as you become older.

What are common conditions and injuries?

Many hand diseases and injuries are caused by overuse, accidents and age-related wear and tear. Pain, swelling, numbness, tingling, and weakness are all signs of hand problems. You can also have trouble moving your hand, fingers or thumb.

Common hand conditions include:

  • Arthritis
  • Broken Fingers
  • Ganglion Cyst
  • Nerve Injuries
  • Tendon Injuries
  • Trigger Finger
  • Trigger Thumb
  • Dislocations

Many wrist disorders, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis and strains, are caused by overuse from repeated motions, such as those performed during sports. These are frequently long-term issues that develop gradually over weeks or months.

Common wrist conditions include:

  • Arthritis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Dislocations
  • Pseudogout
  • Sprains and Strains
  • Tendonitis

Elbow injuries are commonly caused by repetitive action, overuse, and sports injuries. The most prevalent cause of elbow dislocations and fractures is falling on an outstretched hand. The most common signs of an elbow injury include pain, soreness, stiffness, and reduced range of motion. You may also experience swelling and warmth, as well as a distorted appearance of your elbow.

Common elbow conditions include:

  • Arthritis
  • Bursitis
  • Strains and Sprains
  • Dislocations
  • Fractures
  • Tendonitis
  • Golfer's Elbow
  • Tennis Elbow

How are hand and elbow conditions treated?

RICE is widely used as a first-line treatment for the illnesses listed above. RICE is an acronym for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. Anti-inflammatory medications can help with a variety of hand, wrist, and elbow problems. Corticosteroid injections can be beneficial in some cases. If your symptoms do not respond to more conservative therapies, your doctor may prescribe surgery to restore damage caused by severe or complex injuries. Physical and occupational therapy might help you recover faster and avoid problems like incapacity and arthritis in the future.

FAQ:

1What is cubital tunnel syndrome?
Cubital tunnel syndrome is a disorder in which the ulnar nerve (commonly known as the "funny bone" nerve) is compressed or stretched, resulting in numbness or tingling in the ring and small fingers, forearm pain, and/or hand weakness.
2What is tennis elbow?
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is a painful ailment that develops when the tendons in your elbow are overworked, usually due to repetitive wrist and arm motions.
3What is the difference between a tennis elbow and a golfer's elbow?
Tennis elbow is inflammation at the outer elbow's end, while golfer's elbow is inflammation at the inner elbow's end.
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