Hand Injuries & Conditions

Made up of 27 bones, 27 joints, 34 muscles, and over 100 ligaments and tendons, the hand is a very intricate – and oftentimes delicate – extremity of the human body. Because of this, hand injuries are relatively common and can result from a wide variety causes including falls, cuts, burns, animal bites, overuse, infection, and more. Some hand injuries and conditions can be treated or managed at home, while others require a doctor to properly tend to. Because of the ranging severity of hand injuries and conditions, it’s important to have access to proper information on each condition so you can seek the best treatment possible.

Below are some of the most common hand injuries and conditions we see at The Hand and Wrist Institute. For more details and information on each condition – including causes, symptoms, when to see a doctor, and surgical and non-surgical treatment options – please visit the links below.