Hand Surgery

Dupuytren's contracture: Get to know this common hand condition

If you've never heard of Dupuytren's contracture, you're not alone. But this hand condition is more common than you may think. In fact, around 10 million Americans have it. If you're one of them, you know that Dupuytren's contracture affects the way you bend your fingers and makes it harder to fully open your hand. Dupuytren's happens when fibrous tissues in the hand become too thick. The thickening tissue forms hard cords or lumps that tighten over time, pulling the fingers toward the palm. And...

Carpal tunnel syndrome: It's all in the wrist

Your wrist is a small part of your body, but it can be a big pain if you have carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel is a condition that leads to pain, numbness and tingling in the hand and forearm, and can even result in weakness in the hand. What is carpal tunnel syndrome? The carpal tunnel is a passage for nerves and tendons that runs through the wrist. When it narrows, it puts pressure on the median nerve. One of the main nerves in your hand, the median nerve starts in the neck and travels th...