Throbbing, aching, or shooting pain in the knuckles can result from an injury or an underlying medical condition, such as arthritis or a cyst. The treatment for knuckle pain may depend on the ...

There’s something oddly satisfying about cracking your knuckles. That quick pop can feel like releasing pressure after a long ...

A broken knuckle can cause swelling and pain, among other symptoms. Treatment may involve immobilization, such as with tape or a splint, and cold therapy. In rare cases, it may require surgery. The ...

Hand pain can happen for many reasons. An injury or disease of the muscles, nerves, or tendons in your hand can cause pain. Arthritis, tendonitis, and carpal tunnel syndrome are common causes of hand ...

Arthritis in the fingers can cause joint swelling, loss of function, and other symptoms. It may also change the appearance of the affected joints. The joints in your fingers, including the knuckles, ...

Hand injuries are common in boxing. However, index and middle knuckle pain is often due to simple mistakes. Proper technique and hand protection can help significantly reduce your chances of knuckles ...

Early-stage rheumatoid arthritis often causes swelling in the small joints in your hands, like the ones in your fingers. You may also notice swelling in the wrist and elbows. Rheumatoid arthritis in ...

Paul G. Donohue, M.D. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am 56 and have just been told I have arthritis. Aren't I slightly young for arthritis? I saw the doctor because of tiny bumps that popped out on the top ...

A lump on the finger knuckle joint can happen for many reasons, ranging from an inflammatory condition to an infection. In rare cases, a bump or lump on the finger knuckle joint can be due to a tumor.

How you feel pain is affected by where sources of pain are in relation to each other, and so crossing your fingers can change what you feel on a single finger, finds new research. "Many people suffer ...

Max Scherzer has come to grips with a finger injury — by coming up with a new, unusual grip for his fastball. The Washington Nationals ace won the NL Cy Young Award last season despite a stress ...