Injury

Finger injuries happen in the blink of an eye — a missed catch, a slammed drawer, a bad fall. One moment everything is fine, and the next, your finger is throbbing and you are left wondering: Is this broken or just sprained? It is a surprisingly difficult question to answer...

Basal thumb arthritis — also called basal joint arthritis or carpometacarpal (CMC) joint osteoarthritis — is one of the most functionally disabling forms of hand arthritis. While it may begin as a dull ache when you grip a jar or turn a key, it can progress into chronic pain, visible...

You crush a tough workout, feel great about it — then notice a suspicious purple patch on your thigh the next morning. Sound familiar? Bruising after exercise is more common than most gym-goers realize, and in many cases, it's a completely normal part of intense physical training. That said, not...