A scaphoid fracture is often result of a fall onto an outstretched hand, which can cause a small break in one of the small bones in the wrist. Read more on how to prevent and treat a scaphoid fracture.

A sprained thumb is a painful and generally irritating injury that causes your pinch and grasp ability to become weak. Resulting from a torn ulnar collateral ligament, a sprained thumb can have bruising, tenderness, and swelling as symptoms. Learn more about a sprained thumb here.

This condition is a result of overuse of the rotator cuff. Click the link below to learn how this can be prevented.

This injury can occur from acute trauma or repetitive shoulder motion. Click on the link below to learn more about shoulder joint tears.

A shoulder arthroscopy is a procedure that allows the doctor to observe the joint of the shoulder. To learn when a shoulder arthroscopy is recommended, click the link below.

Shoulder separation occurs when the collarbone and the shoulder become separated and a bump is formed. Read these tips on how you can avoid this.

Persistent pain or tenderness around the wrist area are commonly results of wrist sprains. Learn how to treat and prevent this injury by clicking the link below.

These conditions are fairly common and cause pain within the shoulder. Learn the difference between the two conditions in the link below.

Although this injury is often known as “baseball finger,” this injury can happen to anyone when the thumb or finger is bent further than it is intended to go. Learn about the anatomy and treatment of this injury by clicking the link below.

Swelling, numbness, weakness, and bruising are all common symptoms of a dislocated shoulder. Read the tips in the link below to prevent this from happening.