Treating Trigger Finger
The treatment for trigger finger may be nonsurgical or surgical, depending on how severe your condition is. Your healthcare provider can talk to you about the best choice for you.
The treatment for trigger finger may be nonsurgical or surgical, depending on how severe your condition is. Your healthcare provider can talk to you about the best choice for you.
Trigger finger is an inflammation of tissue inside your finger or thumb. It is also called tenosynovitis.
Basal joint arthritis affects the joint at the base of your thumb. Your treatment will depend on how bad the pain is, the type of arthritis you have in this joint, and how worn the joint is.
Metatarsalgia is pain in the ball of your foot. It's often caused by poorly fitting shoes. Learn the symptoms.
Take care to clean your feet and check them for hot spots, small cracks, or sores. See your provider if you find areas of concern. Your provider can treat problems before they become more serious.
Force or friction against the bottom of your foot can cause calluses and corns that can lead to pressure injuries. You can look for signs of pressure injuries when you check your feet.
Learn how these common conditions affecting the toes are treated.
The treatment of tennis elbow depends on how inflamed the tendon is. The goal is to relieve symptoms and help regain full use of the elbow.
Radiation kills cancer cells. But some normal cells can also be affected, which can result in side effects, such as dry skin, fatigue, or appetite changes. Most side effects heal when your radiation therapy is over. Here's what you need to know.
Radiation therapy uses beams of high-energy X-rays or other particles to kill cancer cells. It's a common part of cancer treatment. If you and your healthcare provider decide on radiation, you'll need a treatment planning visit called a simulation.