Written By: Chloe Wilson BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
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Dupuytren contracture (Dupuytren disease) causes fingers to curl inward. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, injections, surgery and exercises.
Continue reading "Dupuytren Contracture: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Options"
Swan neck deformity is a condition where the finger bends abnormally. Learn about its causes, symptoms, and treatment including splints, therapy, and surgery.
Continue reading "Swan Neck Deformity of the Fingers: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment"
Boutonniere deformity is a finger condition where the joints bend abnormally. Learn about causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment of buttonhole finger.
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Jersey finger is a serious tendon injury that stops you bending the fingertip. Learn the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, surgery and recovery for sweater finger.
Continue reading "Jersey Finger Injury: Symptoms, Surgery, Recovery & Treatment"
Mallet finger causes a drooping fingertip after injury. Learn symptoms, diagnosis, splinting, surgery, recovery time, and when to see a doctor.
Continue reading "Mallet Finger (Baseball Finger): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment"
Boxer’s fractures are breaks in the little finger bone, often from punching hard objects. Discover key hand symptoms, treatment options and recovery timeline.
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Causes, symptoms & treatments for pain in back of hand - from tendon or joint irritation to nerve issues. Relief tips & exercises included for back of hand pain
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Learn all about the 27 bones of the hand, including carpal, metacarpal and phalange anatomy, functions and common injuries. Clear diagrams and expert tips.
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Shoulder impingement syndrome is a common problem. Find out about the common causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options for rotator cuff impingement
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A ganglion cyst wrist is the most common cause of wrist lumps. These harmless lumps are often painless but as they grown may cause problems and need treatment.
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A lump on the wrist is a common problem. The most common cause of wrist lumps is a ganglion cyst. Other causes include bone growth or tumors (often benign)
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A wrist fracture is a common injury usually caused by a fall onto an outstretched hand. Find out about the different types of broken wrist e.g. Colles fractures
Continue reading "Wrist Fracture: Types, Symptoms & Treatment For Broken Wrist Pain"
A scaphoid fracture is a common wrist injury causing pain on the outer wrist below the thumb. Find out about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment options
Continue reading "Scaphoid Fracture Of The Wrist: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment"
A TFCC tear is a common injury causing pain on the pinky side of the wrist. Find out about Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex injuries including causes & treatment
Continue reading "TFCC Tear: Symptoms & Treatment of Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex "
Central wrist pain may be caused by a fall onto an outstretched hand, repetitive overuse or nerve compression. Find out about common causes of middle wrist pain
Continue reading "Central Wrist Pain: Diagnosis By Location"
Page Last Updated: February 12th, 2026
Next Review Due: February 12th, 2028