title: Evaluation and treatment of chronic hand conditions.
abstract: Hand and wrist problems are frequently the cause of patients' complaints in the primary care setting. Common problems include hand numbness, pain, loss of motion, or unexplained masses in the hand. Many problems can be successfully managed or treated with nonoperative measures. This article focuses on commonly encountered causes of chronic hand pain.
authors.affiliation: Penn State Bone and Joint Institute, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 30 Hope Drive, PO Box 859, Hershey, PA 17033, USA. Electronic address: mdarowish@hmc.psu.edu.
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Darowish
authors.affiliation: Penn State Bone and Joint Institute, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 30 Hope Drive, PO Box 859, Hershey, PA 17033, USA.
authors.forename: Jyoti
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sharma
mesh_terms: D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001168:Arthritis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D002908:Chronic Disease; D020430:Cubital Tunnel Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D045888:Ganglion Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D050823:Hand Joints / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D010808:Physical Examination; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics; D000779:Anesthetics, Local
keywords: Carpal tunnel; Cubital tunnel; Ganglion cyst; Hand arthritis; Trigger finger; de Quervain tenosynovitis