Alien hand syndrome (AHS) is when a single limb, usually a hand but sometimes a leg, moves involuntarily. It can signify a serious underlying issue, such as stroke or neurodegenerative disease. Share ...

Crampy hands can make it hard to make a fist or bring your fingers together. This usually isn’t dangerous, but other symptoms may indicate an underlying condition that requires treatment. Hand cramps ...

A hand injury can make daily tasks seem impossible. But that’s where a hand surgeon can help. These are general, plastic, or orthopedic surgeons who specialize in treating problems with your hands, ...

Hand pain can result from injury, arthritis, and other health conditions, including autoimmune disease. The human hands are complex and delicate structures that contain 27 bones. The muscles and ...

Finding a soap you love can make washing your hands for the CDC-recommended 20 seconds at a time, a more pleasant experience. After all, we wash our hands constantly throughout the day to stay healthy ...

Nerve conditions can cause right-hand numbness. It may also be due to Raynaud’s disease, nutritional deficiencies, or injury. Treatment depends on the cause. In rare cases, numbness in the right hand ...

Baylor Medicine plastic surgery hand specialists are leaders in diagnosing and treating a wide range of hand conditions, offering both surgical and non-surgical options, for patients of all ages. From ...