Fingers · Thumb · Palm
Hand & Finger Conditions
The hand is where strength and precision meet. Tendons, nerves, joints and bones all work together in a small space, so a problem in any one of them shows up quickly in what you can do — gripping, pinching, opening, writing.
(623) 264-3300Why Hand Problems Show Up Fast
Tendons Glide
Flexor tendons run through tight pulleys. Any swelling there causes catching or locking
Nerves Are Superficial
Nerves lie close to the surface, which makes them vulnerable to pressure and injury
Joints Work Hard
The fingers bend hundreds of times a day, so joint wear becomes noticeable
Small Bones, Big Loads
Fractures here affect grip and alignment, not just comfort
Conditions
Hand & Finger Conditions We Treat
Each condition below has its own page explaining the diagnosis, treatment options and what recovery involves.
Trigger Finger
Painful catching or locking of a finger or thumb caused by irritation around the flexor tendon.
Learn moreTendon & Soft TissueDupuytren's Contracture
Thickening of tissue within the palm that can gradually pull one or more fingers into a bent position.
Learn moreTendon & Soft TissueMallet Finger
A tear of the terminal extensor tendon that leaves the fingertip bent, most often after the finger is jammed.
Learn moreTendon & Soft TissueTendon Injuries
Specialized evaluation and repair of damaged tendons affecting movement and function of the hand.
Learn moreLumps & CystsGanglion & Mucous Cysts
Fluid-filled masses commonly found around joints or tendons of the hand and wrist.
Learn moreLigament & Soft TissueThumb Ligament Injury
Tears of the ulnar or radial collateral ligament at the thumb joint, from acute athletic injuries or gradual stretching over time.
Learn moreArthritisFinger Arthritis
Osteoarthritis and inflammatory arthritis causing pain, swelling and deformity in the finger joints.
Learn moreArthritisThumb Base Arthritis
Arthritis at the base of the thumb that makes grasping and pinching painful. Also called CMC arthritis.
Learn moreFractures & TraumaHand Fractures
Broken bones of the hand and fingers, including injuries that may require surgical fixation.
Learn moreTendon & Soft TissueHand & Wrist Tendonitis
Painful inflammation and overuse injuries involving the tendons of the hand and wrist.
Learn moreWhen to Be Seen
Signs It Is Time for an Evaluation
Many hand problems are easiest to treat early. These are the patterns that generally warrant a visit rather than more waiting.
A Finger That Locks or Catches
A finger that sticks in a bent position and must be forced straight usually indicates a tendon problem that responds well to treatment.
Numbness That Persists
Numbness or tingling that does not resolve, or that wakes you at night, deserves evaluation before it becomes weakness.
Inability to Straighten or Bend
A finger that suddenly will not move may indicate a tendon injury and needs prompt assessment.
Gradual Curling of the Fingers
Fingers slowly being pulled into the palm is characteristic of Dupuytren's contracture and is best evaluated before the position becomes fixed.
Related Areas
Many hand conditions are closely related to problems in the wrist or nerves.
Not Sure Where to Start?
If you know where it hurts but not what it is called, an evaluation is the fastest route to an answer.
Have Your Hand Evaluated
Pain, numbness, weakness or loss of motion in the hand is worth looking into. An evaluation establishes the diagnosis and what to do about it.