De Quervain's Tenosynovitis - OrthoInfo - AAOS
De Quervain's tenosynovitis affects the abductor pollicis longus (APL) and the extensor pollicis brevis (EPB). These are two of the main tendons to the thumb that assist with bringing the thumb out away from the index finger (APL) and straightening the joints of the thumb (EPB).
Flexor Tendon Injuries - OrthoInfo - AAOS
Flexor tendon injuries typically occur from a cut on the palm side of your fingers, hand, wrist, or forearm. Flexor tendons can also be injured when a finger or thumb is violently pulled away from you while you are attempting to grasp something, such as the jersey of an opposing player in …
Trigger Finger - Trigger Thumb - OrthoInfo - AAOS
Trigger finger is a condition affecting tendons that flex the fingers and thumb, typically resulting in a sensation of locking or catching when you bend and straighten your digits. Other symptoms may include pain and stiffness in the fingers and thumb. The …
Arthritis of the Thumb - OrthoInfo - AAOS
Another option is to remove part of the joint and suspend the remaining thumb using a tendon in your wrist or a medical device. This procedure alleviates pain and allows for continued motion of the thumb.
Sprained Thumb - OrthoInfo - AAOS
A sprained thumb occurs when the ligaments that support the thumb are stretched beyond their limits. This commonly happens when a strong force bends the thumb backward, away from the palm of the hand. The most common way for this to occur is by falling onto an outstretched hand.
Thumb Carpometacarpal (CMC) Arthroplasty - OrthoInfo - AAOS
Thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) arthroplasty is a surgery for patients with thumb CMC joint arthritis who continue to have symptoms despite nonsurgical treatment. Patients with thumb CMC arthritis have loss of cartilage in the joint that connects the base of the thumb to the wrist.
Mallet Finger - OrthoInfo - AAOS
Mallet finger, also known as "baseball finger," is an injury to the thin tendon that straightens the end joint of a finger or thumb. The injury results when an unyielding object (like a ball) strikes the tip of the digit and forces it to bend further than it is intended to go.
Ganglion Cyst of the Wrist and Hand - OrthoInfo - AAOS
A ganglion cyst is a small, fluid-filled sac that grows out of the tissues surrounding a joint. Ganglion cysts frequently develop on the back of the wrist. If a ganglion cyst is painful or interferes with function, your doctor may recommend a procedure to drain it or remove it.
Thumb Fractures - OrthoInfo - AAOS
A thumb fracture is a break in one of the two small bones (phalanges) that make up the thumb. It is important to treat a thumb fracture as soon as possible--or the bones may not heal in proper alignment.
Rheumatoid Arthritis - OrthoInfo - AAOS
Tendons that run through tight tunnels (called tendon sheaths) also have synovium around them to help them glide within the tunnels. These sheaths are found in the fingers, wrists, ankles, and toes.
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