Hands Conditions & Diseases

Compression of the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist, causing hand dysfunction.

Stenosing tenosynovitis of the flexor tendons causing a finger to catch or lock during movement.

Inflammation of the first dorsal compartment tendons (abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis) near the thumb base.

Progressive thickening and shortening of the palmar fascia leading to finger flexion contractures.

Autoimmune inflammatory arthritis that commonly involves the small joints of the hands.

Degenerative joint disease affecting the distal interphalangeal (DIP) and carpometacarpal (CMC) joints.

Inflammatory arthritis associated with psoriasis, often involving the fingers and nails.

Benign fluid‑filled sac that commonly arises from the wrist or hand joint capsules.

Bacterial infection of the bone in the hand, often following trauma or surgery.

Partial or complete tear of the flexor tendons that bend the fingers.

Damage to the tendons that straighten the fingers, often from lacerations or overuse.

Break in one of the five long bones of the hand, usually from direct trauma.

Fracture of the scaphoid bone in the wrist, common after a fall onto an outstretched hand.

Fungal infection of the fingernails causing thickening, discoloration, and brittleness.

Acute or chronic infection of the nail fold, often bacterial or fungal.

Viral infection of the fingertip caused by herpes simplex virus, common in healthcare workers.

Vasospastic disorder causing episodic color changes and pain in the fingers in response to cold or stress.

Systemic autoimmune disease leading to skin thickening and vascular changes in the hands.

Autoimmune disease that can cause arthritis, rash, and vasculitis affecting the hands.

Inflammatory skin condition characterized by itching, redness, and scaling on the hands.

Psoriatic skin lesions localized to the palms, often with thickened plaques.

Skin inflammation caused by direct contact with irritants or allergens.

Benign vascular tumor that may appear as a red or purple lesion on the hand.

Damage to peripheral nerves causing sensory deficits in the hands, often due to diabetes or toxins.

Compression of neurovascular structures at the thoracic outlet, leading to hand symptoms.

Ulnar nerve compression at the elbow causing sensory and motor deficits in the hand.

Ulnar nerve compression at the wrist leading to hand dysfunction.

Benign proliferative lesion of the tendon sheath, most often affecting the fingers.

Inflammation of the thenar bursa at the base of the thumb, often due to repetitive motion.

Injury to the extensor tendon at the distal interphalangeal joint causing a drooping fingertip.