Wrist & Hand

Rhizarthrosis (Thumb Osteoarthritis): Symptoms and Treatment

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Immagine di copertina: Rizoartrosi (Artrosi del Pollice): Sintomi e Cura

Key takeaways:

Rhizarthrosis is common thumb osteoarthritis causing pain and affecting daily gripping activities like opening jars. This condition primarily affects women over fifty due to hormonal changes and joint characteristics, increasing risk. Thumb osteoarthritis involves cartilage degeneration and ligament laxity, leading to increased joint stress during gripping. Repetitive forceful gripping, family history, and previous thumb trauma are significant risk factors for rhizarthrosis.

Scaphoid Fracture: Recovery and Rehabilitation

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Immagine di copertina: Frattura dello Scafoide: Recupero e Riabilitazione

Key takeaways:

Persistent wrist pain, especially in the thumb’s base after a fall, warrants immediate medical evaluation for a scaphoid fracture. Scaphoid fractures, particularly near the wrist’s proximal end, can heal slowly due to limited blood supply. Initial X-rays might not show a scaphoid fracture, so strong suspicion requires further imaging or repeat X-rays. Conservative treatment often requires a thumb-inclusive cast for 8-12 weeks, followed by dedicated rehabilitation exercises.

Trigger Finger: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

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Immagine di copertina: Dito a Scatto: Cause, Sintomi e Trattamento

Key takeaways:

Trigger finger causes a digit to lock and release with a snap. Repetitive hand use and diabetes are common risk factors. Symptoms include clicking, morning stiffness, pain, and finger locking. Table of Contents

Anatomy: The Pulley System
Causes and Risk Factors
Mechanical Overload
Associated Conditions
Predisposing Factors
Symptoms
Stages of Severity
Characteristic Symptoms
Diagnosis
Clinical Examination
Imaging Diagnostics
Treatment
Conservative Treatment
Surgical Treatment
Exercises for Trigger Finger
Tendon Gliding
Stretching
Mobilization
Self-Massage
Recovery Times
Prevention
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Does trigger finger heal on its own?

Hand and Finger Osteoarthritis: Exercises and Treatment

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Immagine di copertina: Artrosi alle Mani e alle Dita: Esercizi e Cura

Key takeaways:

Hand osteoarthritis, though chronic, responds well to specific exercises and physiotherapy, significantly reducing pain and improving daily function. Regular hand exercises are crucial for managing osteoarthritis, reducing pain, improving function, and slowing disease progression. Hand osteoarthritis commonly causes pain, stiffness, and swelling in finger joints, making everyday tasks like opening jars challenging. Recognizing symptoms like pain, stiffness, and swelling in finger joints is key to early management and improving daily activities.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

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Fisioterapista che valuta la postura della colonna vertebrale di un paziente in studio

Key takeaways:

The syndrome of carpal tunnel results from compression of the median nerve in the wrist, causing tingling, numbness and pain. For prevention, it is essential to avoid prolonged wrist extension postures and repetitive movements, especially when using computers. If you notice nighttime tingling, numbness or hand weakness, consult a doctor for early diagnosis and treatment. Using a night splint maintains the wrist in neutral position, reducing pressure and improving symptoms.

De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis: Symptoms and Treatment

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Key takeaways:

De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis causes pain in the thumb and wrist, making daily movements difficult. This condition is often caused by repetitive movements or overload of the thumb and wrist tendons. It’s important to know that it’s not just inflammation, but often a chronic degeneration of the thumb tendons. Addressing this condition promptly is crucial to prevent chronic pain and preserve hand function.

Wrist Fractures: Types, Treatment and Recovery Times

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If you experience acute pain, significant swelling, or a visible deformity in your wrist after a fall or injury, these could be signs of a fracture. You should seek immediate medical attention for a proper diagnosis, which typically involves an X-ray. Treatment depends on the severity of the fracture. Simpler breaks are often managed with a cast or brace to immobilize the wrist, allowing the bones to heal correctly.

Dupuytren’s Disease: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

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In brief:

Dupuytren’s disease causes progressive flexion of the fingers toward the palm, compromising complete hand extension. This condition is characterized by thickening of the palmar tissue that pulls the fingers, without directly involving the tendons. The disease has a strong genetic component, mainly affecting men over fifty, often of Northern European origin. There is a correlation with diabetes; it is essential to intervene promptly to limit functional damage and preserve quality of life.

Carpal Tunnel from Mouse and Keyboard: Prevention

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome occurs when the median nerve, which runs through a narrow channel in your wrist called the carpal tunnel, becomes compressed. This channel also houses nine flexor tendons of the fingers. The compression can be caused by factors like tendon swelling or repetitive microtrauma. Common symptoms include tingling, numbness, or an “asleep” sensation in your thumb, index, and middle fingers, often worsening at night.