Extensor tendonitis is an inflammatory condition of the tendons on the back of the hands or the top of the feet. These tendons attach to muscles that straighten your fingers and lift up your toes ...

The swelling may be due to a chronic (persistent ... and free up the finger tendons to improve functional hand and finger use. The affected finger joint will also be flushed with a warm saline ...

These hand tendons can become swollen or inflamed, leading to trigger finger. At its mildest, the finger clicks when bent but it can become impossible to bend. The inflamed area can also be ...

Older adults, people with manual labor jobs, or those with health conditions like arthritis are at increased risk for ...