The hand is a complex structure of bones, joints, tendons, muscles and nerves, making it vulnerable to a variety of conditions that can cause pain, stiffness, swelling and reduced function. Whether due to injury, overuse or underlying medical issues, these conditions can significantly affect daily life.
Explore the list to learn more about each condition and how Hand Therapy can help manage symptoms and restore hand function.
Back to ConditionsFinger deformity where the middle joint bends inward and the fingertip bends back, often caused by tendon injury or arthritis.
Pressure on the wrist median nerve causing numbness, tingling, pain or weakness in the hand. Symptoms re often worse at night.
Severe hand injuries caused by heavy and traumatic pressure, leading to damage of skin, bones, nerves or tendons.
Chronic pain condition causing severe pain, swelling, stiffness and sensitivity, usually developing after an injury or surgery.
Damage to hand nerves causing numbness, tingling, weakness or loss of movement and sensation in fingers or hand.
Thickened tissue in the palm gradually pulls fingers into a bent position, making them difficult to straighten.
Damage to tissue under the fingernail, often from trauma, leading to bleeding, pain, deformity or nail growth problems.
Injuries to hand bones, ligaments, or tendons causing pain, swelling, deformity and reduced hand movement.
Excessive joint movement in the hand causing pain, weakness, fatigue or increased risk of injury.
Injury where the terminal extensor tendon of a finger or thumb ruptures, resulting in a bent position to the end joint.
Tendon injury where a finger cannot bend at the tip, usually from forceful pulling or sports-related trauma.
Cuts or open injuries to the hand that may involve skin, tendons, nerves or bones.
Ligament injury at the base of the thumb causing pain, swelling, instability and weakness when gripping objects.
Finger deformity where the middle joint overly straightens and the fingertip bends, often linked to arthritis or tendon imbalance.
Rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis can cause pain, stiffness, swelling and deformity in the hand joints, affecting function.
Condition where a finger or thumb catches or locks when moving, often painful and caused by tendon inflammation.