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Neck pain can be caused by many things — but it is most often related to getting older. Like the rest of the body, the disks and joints in the neck (cervical spine) slowly degenerate as we age. Cervical spondylosis, commonly called arthritis of the neck, is the medical term for these age-related, wear-and-tear

Dupuytren disease is a condition characterized by the development of nodules, cords, and drawing in of the skin on the palm of the hand. When Dupuytren disease becomes a quality of life issue, treatment options to consider are percutaneous needle release (aponeurotomy), collagenase injection, and open

This is an injury to the ligament on the side of the knuckle of the thumb.Most people report swelling or tenderness over the base of the thumb and difficulty with pinching between the thumb and index finger.Partial tears can be treated conservatively with ice, NSAIDS or acetaminophen, and a splint/cast.

Ganglions are cysts filled with fluid that comes from a joint or tendon sheath. It is not uncommon for these lumps to change size; sometimes they will even spontaneously disappear.They can cause pain and limitation of motion.Aspiration and injection of steroid may be helpful. If the lump is bothersome,

The acromioclavicular joint is a joint at the end of your collar bone. It can be injured in a variety of ways but the most common mechanism is direct trauma from a fall onto the shoulder during contact sports. The joint can also be injured from a fall onto an outstretched arm. . Most patients experience