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The adrenal glands are two small glands located on top of the kidneys.

The various joints of the hand and wrist are responsible for fine motor skills and grasping and manipulating objects. An injury to the hand or wrist can result from overuse or an accident.

A trigger finger is an abnormality caused by inflammation of the flexor tendons of a finger.

Osteoarthritis of the base of the thumb (rhizarthrosis) is a condition in which the cartilage at the base of the thumb has thinned or even disappeared completely. Sometimes prolonged repetitive movements and certain work conditions can accelerate osteoarthritis.

Dupuytren's disease is a benign condition in which nodules form in the palm of the hand, just under the skin. The nodules can connect with each other to form strands in the palm and warp the fingers.

A wrist cyst is a swelling at the wrist. It can occur on either the upper (dorsal) or lower (volar) side. They consist of a thin wall filled with fluid coming from the wrist joint.