DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -De Quervain tenosynovitis is caused by inflammation in the tendons or in the tendon sheath that runs along the thumb side of the wrist. This syndrome can cause pain along the ...

De Quervain tenosynovitis is pain and swelling in the tendons around your thumb. Specifically, it affects the tendons of two muscles called abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis. De ...

Mommy's wrist, mother's thumb — the condition has a few different nicknames, but any new parent who's dealing with it will agree on one thing: it can be incredibly painful. According to Dr. Tiffany ...

What do politicians, massage therapists, musicians, card dealers, carpenters, cooks and painters have in common? They use their thumbs and twist their wrists a lot and commonly have pain at the base ...

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) can affect the thumb. It occurs due to pressure on the median nerve and can cause numbness and tingling in the fingers and thumb. The median nerve runs through a narrow ...

While parenting is a joyous journey, it can also take a toll on your body — and the repetitive tasks involved in caring for an infant can lead to significant discomfort and pain in the wrist and thumb ...

"Mommy thumb," also known as De Quervain's tenosynovitis, is a painful condition that affects the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist. This is one of the most common postpartum conditions, ...

Your hand and wrist are some of the most important structures in your body, allowing you to physically interact with your surroundings. Unfortunately, they are also prone to injuries and other ...

Medically reviewed by Oluseun Olufade, MD Key Takeaways Remember that your finger joints can get hurt if used too much or due to arthritis.If your finger joints hurt or you can't move them, see a ...

Carpometacarpal osteoarthritis is also known as osteoarthritis of the thumb or CMC joint arthritis. Symptoms can include pain and swelling. Treatment typically includes icing, splinting, and ...