Hand Conditions - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Detailed information on the most common hand conditions, including carpal tunnel syndrome, congenital hand deformity, dupuytrens contracture, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Hand Pain and Problems - Johns Hopkins Medicine
There are many common hand problems that can interfere with activities of daily living (ADLs), including the following: Arthritis. Arthritis is joint inflammation and can occur in multiple areas …
Dupuytren's Contracture - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Dupuytren contracture (also called Dupuytren disease) is an abnormal thickening of the skin in the palm of your hand at the base of your fingers. This thickened area may develop into a hard …
Diagnosing Hand Conditions - Johns Hopkins Medicine
In general, a hand condition may need the following procedures to help in the diagnosis: Complete history and physical exam. Your healthcare provider will need to know your age, …
Types of Muscular Dystrophy and Neuromuscular Diseases
Neuromuscular disorders are conditions that affect the nerve, muscle, or neuromuscular junction (where the nerve talks to the muscle). Muscular dystrophy is a group of inherited diseases that …
Congenital Hand Differences - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Hand differences can be particularly disabling when they are severe as the child learns to interact with the environment through use of his or her hands. Types of differences include extra …
Voice and Swallowing Impact from Neurologic Disorders
A number of different neurologic disorders can cause changes in voice and/or swallowing function. Often, patients already have a diagnosis from a neurologist and are referred to a …
Rheumatoid Arthritis - Johns Hopkins Medicine
RA is a long-term (chronic disease) that causes joint inflammation. RA can also affect many nonjoint areas such as the lungs, heart, skin, nerves, muscles, blood vessels, and kidneys. RA …
Brachial Plexus Injury - Johns Hopkins Medicine
If nerves that originate lower in the brachial plexus are injured, the arm, wrist and hand are affected. Common symptoms of brachial plexus injuries are: Numbness or loss of feeling in the …
Common Orthopedic Disorders - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Detailed information on the most common orthopedic disorders, including arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, elbow pain, elbow problems, cubital tunnel syndrome, lateral …