Hand
Is there a connection between diabetes and trigger fingers? I have both and was just wondering.
Posted May 8th, 2008 by MattTrigger finger (or thumb) is usually the result of a thickening in the tendon that forms a nodule, or knob. The pulley ligament around the tendon may thicken as well. The constant irritation from the tendon repeatedly sliding through the pulley causes the tendon to swell in this area and create a nodule.
I've had a painful and limiting trigger finger and thumb for about six months. The hand surgeon I'm seeing suggests it's time to inject the tendons. What does this do? Is it safe?
Posted May 8th, 2008 by MattSteroid injection for trigger finger is a common and effective treatment for trigger finger (or thumb). A solution of steroid (antiinflammatory drug) and numbing agent such as lidocaine is injected into and around the tendon sheath. Swelling of the tendon sheath is reduced so that the tendon can glide through the covering smoothly.
My husband runs a jack hammer all day as part of his job for a big construction company. He's starting to develop painful carpal tunnel syndrome in his right hand as a result. Can anything be done to keep this from happening in his left hand?
Posted May 8th, 2008 by MattVibration as a cause of work-related problems is divided into two types: whole-body vibration (WBV) and hand-arm vibration (HAV). Truck, bus, and boat drivers, helicopter operators, heavy equipment operators, miners, and others are at increased risk for WBV.
I'm in the middle of a dispute with my work place about my carpal tunnel syndrome. I maintain that constant hours of typing and filing have resulted in this problem. They say there isn't enough evidence to support a work-related cause for CTS. Who's right?
Posted May 8th, 2008 by MattRequiring scientific evidence to support work-related health claims has become a central issue in the last few years. As a result, more and more studies are underway evaluating the cause of conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).
According to a recent investigation, genetic factors ranked the highest as possible links to CTS. The anatomic structure of the wrist and increased body mass index (BMI) are the strongest risk factors.
Could you solve a dispute for me? Our family has a big baseball tradition. Almost everyone has a finger, hand, or elbow injury of some sort. Our 12-year old daughter just got a mallet injury in a game. My husband says leave it alone, and it will heal on its own. But she also plays the violin and piano. Shouldn't this type of injury be treated to save finger motion and function?
Posted May 8th, 2008 by MattMallet injuries are so common in baseball, they are also referred to as baseball finger. The athlete reaches out to catch a ball with the fingers extended. The ball hits the tip of the finger and forces it into flexion.
Our son has been watching too much TV. In a mock kung-fu move, he kicked his leg out and then punched a two-by-four intending to break it in half. All he accomplished was breaking the knuckle of his little finger. Right now, when he makes a fist, that finger is flat where the knuckle should be. Will this pop back out and heal?
Posted May 8th, 2008 by MattYou have described the Boxer’s knuckle perfectly. Most people with this injury also report painful swelling as well. Treatment is usually by splinting the affected finger together. A special gutter splint is used to hold the fingers in a position of partial flexion.
Both of my sons have broken fingers, usually while playing basketball. One time, I treated one of the fingers myself by splinting it, but the finger never went back to its original size although that's how the other fingers were treated by their doctor. What might have gone wrong?
Posted May 8th, 2008 by MattBasketball and many other ball sports can cause broken fingers because of the way the balls hit the hand and the speed at which they hit the hand. Some breaks are caused by the finger tips jamming against the ball, other breaks are caused by how the ball is caught.
The Real Cause of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Posted May 8th, 2008 by MattWhat's the real underlying cause of carpal tunnel syndrome? Is it genetics? Repetitive workload? Sudden change in temperature? Pregnancy? Low thyroid function? These are just a few of the potential risk factors for CTS.
In this study, a search of the published literature on CTS is performed. The authors were looking for scientific evidence to find out which risk factors linked to CTS are the strongest.
Comparing Steroid Injections for Trigger Finger
Posted May 8th, 2008 by MattTrigger finger can be successfully treated with a steroid injection. Hand surgeons differ in which type of steroid should be used. This is the first study to provide evidence that one type may be better than another.
Common Hand Injuries in Ball Sports
Posted May 8th, 2008 by MattInjuries of the hand and finger are common in ball sports. They could be prevented with protective gear but such equipment isn't used because it limits dexterity. The most common finger injuries are the topic of this article. Mallet finger, Jersey finger, Boutonnière deformity, Boxer's fracture, and Gamekeeper's thumb are presented. Ligament and fractures of the fingers as well as finger dislocations are also discussed.
