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Learn about the common types of extensor tendon injuries, such as mallet finger, Boutonnière deformity, and extensor tendonitis, and how they affect your hand function. Find out the causes ...
Learn how to handle cuts, sprains, fractures, infections, and other hand injuries at home or at work. Find out when to call 911, see a doctor, or get a tetanus shot.
Learn about 10 possible causes of hand pain, such as arthritis, carpal tunnel, and gout. Find out how to relieve pain, swelling, and stiffness in your hands with medications, exercises, or surgery.
Learn when and how to bandage your hand after a minor injury, such as a fracture, sprain, strain, wound, or burn. Find out what types of bandages to use and when to seek medical help.
Learn how to clean, cover, and care for a cut finger at home. Find out when to see a doctor for stitches, skin grafts, or other medical help.
Learn how to treat minor cuts and lacerations, including superficial wounds, with pressure, cleaning, and bandaging. Find out when to call a doctor or 911 for deeper, infected, or animal bites.
A TFCC tear is an injury to the triangular fibrocartilage complex, a structure that stabilizes your wrist. Learn how to recognize the signs, test for a TFCC tear, and choose the best treatment option.
Learn how your body heals a wound in four stages: stopping the bleeding, scabbing over, rebuilding, and maturing. Find out how long it takes, what factors affect healing, and when to see a doctor.