The human hand is an intricate system comprised of bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and blood vessels. When injury occurs—or congenital deformities, tumors, infections, or other medical ...

TAUNTON — Dr. Vanessa Lund, a Morton Hospital-affiliated orthopedic surgeon specializing in surgery of the hand and upper extremities answers common questions about arthritis. Q: What is arthritis? A: ...

Arthritis in the hands can make everyday activities painful and difficult, especially as joints wear down over time as we age. Dr. Lacy Anderson shares helpful advice, offering both over-the-counter ...

CHICAGO - Pinching, gripping, squeezing, and lifting all sound like simple tasks, but for Marcy Dub, thumb arthritis made them difficult. Even her golf game was impacted. "The grip on my golf club, I ...

Septic arthritis is an infection in the joint area. Alongside antibiotic treatment, minimally invasive or more major surgery could be part of a person’s treatment. Sometimes, antibiotics are enough to ...

Remember, you play a big role in how well recovery goes. Follow your doctor’s instructions and stay as active as you can. Give yourself enough time to rest and heal. That might include taking off from ...

Christopher Allan, M.D.: hand and wrist surgery, transplant-hand, elbow surgery, arthritis; hand, Elbow & Shoulder Center at UWMC – Roosevelt, 4245 Roosevelt Way N.E., Seattle, 206-520-5000 ...

A new study reveals that one of the most common conditions caused by rheumatoid arthritis is best treated surgically, sooner rather than later. A new study published by the American Society of Plastic ...

Severe pain from arthritis in your middle knuckle (PIP joint) may require replacement (arthroplasty). Silicone replacements are the most common. They tend to have the best results and typically last ...

Rheumatoid arthritis often involves your wrists, knees, and feet. But it can also affect your spine. Most of the time, this kind of back pain responds well to arthritis treatments such as biologics.