SAN FRANCISCO — The volar plate is the primary structure preventing reduction of dislocation in the metacarpophalangeal (MP) joint and must be divided to reduce dislocation, according to a study ...

Pain in the MCP joint can result from injury, infection, inflammation, or some medical conditions. Treatment depends on the cause but may include medications, splints and supports, hand therapy, and ...

A thumb injury, or a broken thumb, hinders activities that involve the hand such as pinching and grasping. A tear in the main ulnar collateral ligament, located at the base of the thumb, will weaken ...

Question: Over the past year or so, the thumb on my left hand has been really sore. The level of pain fluctuates depending on use and it gets swollen at times. I have small children so I am doing a ...

You may have a dislocated finger if your finger bone appears dislodged or crooked. This condition is typically painful and requires medical attention. Trying to pop it back in yourself can cause ...

A dislocated finger occurs when a finger bone slips out of its joint. Sports injuries, falls, and accidents can cause a finger or thumb to dislocate. A person can fix or treat a dislocated finger with ...

Objective Transcortical pores and the bare area have been suggested as structural determinants of bone erosions in rheumatoid ...

Body functions and organs are interdependent on each other. Dislocation of a joint is a very painful condition and can happen at any joints around the body. It can be more problematic if it occurs on ...

A sprained thumb occurs when you injure the soft tissue or ligaments that connect your thumb to your hand. The most commonly injured ligament in the thumb is the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL). An ...