UNDERSTANDING YOUR HAND

Hand conditions,
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Typical symptoms, clinical assessment and treatment options for the hand, wrist and elbow.

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Conditions at a glance

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Hand & fingers

Thumb, index or middle finger

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Night-time tingling and numbness in the thumb, index and middle fingers.

Read condition informationPalm side at the base of a finger

Trigger finger

A finger or thumb catches, clicks or remains bent.

Read condition informationPalm side of the fingers and palm

Dupuytren’s contracture

Firm nodules and cords in the palm; fingers become harder to straighten.

Read condition informationFinger joints near the nails

Heberden’s osteoarthritis

Painful or bony swellings of the finger joints nearest the nails.

Read condition informationMiddle joints of the fingers

Bouchard’s osteoarthritis

Pain, swelling and stiffness of the middle finger joints.

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Wrist

Thumb side of the wrist

De Quervain’s tenosynovitis

Pain on the thumb side of the wrist during gripping and lifting.

Read condition informationVisible lump at the wrist

Ganglion cyst

A rounded, firm and springy lump at the wrist or finger, often changing in size.

Read condition informationLittle-finger side of the wrist

Ulnar impaction syndrome

Pain on the little-finger side of the wrist when twisting or bearing weight.

Read condition informationDeep inside the wrist

Wrist osteoarthritis

Deep wrist pain, stiffness and restricted movement.

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Elbow & forearm

Outer side of the elbow

Tennis elbow

Pain on the outside of the elbow when gripping, lifting or extending the wrist.

Read condition informationInner side of the elbow

Golfer’s elbow

Pain on the inside of the elbow with forceful gripping and loading the wrist flexors.

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IN-DEPTH INFORMATION

Prepare for your doctor’s appointment

Use the PDF guide to record symptoms, prepare for your doctor’s questions and bring your own questions to the appointment.

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Carpal tunnel syndrome

Arrive prepared – keep important symptoms and questions at hand.

It can be hard to remember everything during an appointment. Use the PDF guide to prepare at your own pace and record your information in the spaces provided:

  • Record your symptoms: Note your symptoms and how they change, so important details are less likely to be overlooked during the conversation.
  • Prepare for your doctor’s questions: Think ahead about the information that will be important to discuss.
  • Bring your own questions: Write down what you would like to clarify and take your notes to the appointment.

You also receive illustrated information about the condition and treatment options.

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