Patrick J. McDaid, M.D.

What Is the “Funny Bone,” really?   Despite the name, the “funny bone” isn’t a bone at all. It’s the ulnar nerve, which runs from your...

Epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow, is a benign, yet painful condition that affects the tendons around the...

There are many different types of hand tumors and cysts. The good news is that most of them are benign and can be treated easily with the...

Anyone who has sprained their wrist knows that it can be difficult to use your hand or arm effectively, making even the simplest tasks...

Is Dupuytren's Contracture Hereditary?   Dupuytren disease is  genetic.  It runs in families – but how? It depends on  ancestry , a ge , ...