The University Orthopaedic Center (UOC) houses the state’s largest hand and upper extremity therapy clinic in the Mountain West. This state-of-the-art hand therapy clinic is located on site with the ...

In 2010, Imthiyas Aboobacker, a well-known finger dance expert, envisioned a unique way to enhance mental focus among children with special needs. After exte ...

Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MDMedically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD Swollen finger joints are frequently the result of inflammation caused by an infection, injury, or disease. The swelling ...

Extracorporeal shock-wave therapy at low energy levels showed promise as a new treatment for digital ulcers in patients with systemic sclerosis, or scleroderma, according to new research findings ...

CuraBall Reviews – Imagine a world where jar lids surrender at your touch, buttons obey your fingers, and hobbies remain a joy rather than a frustration. That world exists with CuraBall, the ...

Hand osteoarthritis is swelling and irritation -- called inflammation--that causes pain and stiffness in the joints of your hands. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. It happens when ...

Clinical trial seems to show Dupuytren’s disease reversed by rheumatoid arthritis drug Researchers have hailed a breakthrough in the treatment of a common, incurable disease that causes hand ...

Use ice to reduce pain and swelling on a smashed finger. If your finger shows signs of a fracture, you may need medical attention. Don't try to drain blood from under the nail by yourself. A smashed ...

Trigger finger is a condition caused by inflammation of the flexor tendon of the fingers. Flexor tendons bend the finger as if you were squeezing a trigger. We think of our index finger as our ...

Massage therapy may help with relaxation and pain relief. As an alternative to visiting a massage therapist, some people use personal massage devices. These devices may provide instant relief in ...