Baylor Medicine is the south's leader in diagnostics, treatment and rehabilitation of hand, wrist and upper extremity conditions and injuries. Our team is recognized internationally for its clinical ...

People with rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, in their hands or wrists often have swelling in the lining of the joints or tendons, called synovium. Sometimes, inflammatory cells form tissue that pushes ...

The median nerve is one of many peripheral nerves that extend throughout the body. This nerve in particular provides important control of the hand, wrist, and forearm and is commonly associated with ...

This video provides an overview of how to administer a peripheral nerve block, which is also called regional anesthesia. Peripheral nerve block of the wrist or hand is used primarily for the repair of ...

When it comes to sports or work-place injuries, the back, knees and shoulders get the lion’s share of attention. So it may surprise you to hear that hand and wrist injuries occur with equal, if not ...

You might not think about how important your wrists and hands are to daily life--until they are hurt or injured. Suddenly, activities like typing on your keyboard, lifting objects, or playing sports ...

People often fracture or break the bones in their hands or wrists after traumatic injuries. Fractures can cause pain and swelling around the injury. Fractures can also change the position of your ...

KETTERING — A world renowned hand and wrist surgeon is now making his home in the Miami Valley working for Kettering Health. Dr. Thomas Graham has worked with thousands of professional athletes over ...

Certified hand therapist Brenda Cummings says, "Wrist braces for carpal tunnel work by keeping your wrist in a neutral position to alleviate pressure from the median nerve." To be effective, Cummings ...