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Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Overuse Injuries

UCL injuries on the rise, from Little League to the major leagues

Throwing injuries in the elbow are rising as more young athletes specialize in one sport year-round. See treatment options for UCL injuries, with and without surgery.

Get a handle on arthritis pain with specialized wrist and hand treatments

An easy-to-understand introduction to hand and wrist arthritis, covering diagnosis, treatment, surgery, and recovery – from UT Southwestern's Purushottam Nagarkar, M.D.

How hand surgery restores dexterity for adults and children

Hand pain complicates simple activities. Plastic surgeon Jennifer Kargel, M.D., discusses treatments for common conditions, such as arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome.

Carpal tunnel syndrome and pregnancy go hand in hand

Carpal tunnel syndrome can be associated with pregnancy. Explore the symptoms and available treatment in this week's Your Pregnancy Matters blog.

Wrist pain? Tingling fingers? It could be carpal tunnel syndrome

If you experience tingling or pain in your wrist and fingers — especially during the middle of the night or when you wake up — you might have carpal tunnel syndrome. Douglas Sammer, M.D., says thankfully there are great treatment options. Learn more.

Kids and sports: How specialization can lead to overuse injuries

Parents may worry kids will lose a competitive edge by not specializing in a sport early. Dr. Coyner talks about why playing multiple sports helps performance and health.