Each of your hands has three types of bones: phalanges in your fingers; metacarpals in your mid-hand, and carpals in your wrist.

Jumper's knee is caused by overuse of your knee joint, such as frequent jumping on hard surfaces. It's usually a sports-related injury, linked to leg muscle contraction and the force of hitting the ground.

Detailed information on well-care visits for children, including when they should be scheduled.

It can sometimes be confusing whether to use heat or cold when treating sore muscles or an injury. Here are facts to keep in mind.

Common hand problems include arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and ganglion cysts.

A fracture is a partial or complete break in the bone. Read on for details about causes, symptoms, and treatment.

Foot pain is often caused by incorrect foot function. Shoes that don't fit well can make foot problems worse and, in some cases, cause them.

Getting regular exercise is an important way to improve your health. Here are some tips to help you create a fitness program that's right for you.

Detailed information on elbow pain and problems

Cubital tunnel syndrome happens when the ulnar nerve, which passes through the inside of the elbow, is injured and becomes inflamed, swollen, and irritated. The pain of cubital tunnel syndrome feels like the pain you feel when you hit your "funny bone."