Software developed at Loughborough University in the United Kingdom reportedly could enable clinicians with no computer-aided design (CAD) experience to design and 3D-print custom wrist splints for ...

Wrist-joint involvement is common in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and wrist splints are prescribed to reduce pain and inflammation. Previous research has found that patterns of splint wearing differ by ...

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: ...

(HealthDay)—You use your hands nearly every minute of the day, so any time they hurt it's important to find out why. Certain conditions can affect people who do the same hand movements for hours every ...

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 ...

Pain in the MCP joint can result from injury, infection, inflammation, or some medical conditions. Treatment depends on the cause but may include medications, splints and supports, hand therapy, and ...

Stiff fingers often result from arthritis, but there are other causes. They include tenosynovitis, which causes trigger finger, carpal tunnel syndrome, or an injury. Stretching, home remedies, and ...