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Anatomy of the index finger
Introduction The index finger (lat. Index) is the second finger of our hand. On each hand there is an index finger between thumb and middle finger. Its skeleton consists of three bones, the so-called phalanges. Anatomy In the order from fingertip to finger base there is an upper, a middle and a lower phalanx. The … Anatomy of the index finger
Tape dressings | Anatomy of the index finger
Tape dressings Some sports, such as handball, volleyball or climbing, put a lot of strain on the fingers, including the index finger. They carry the risk of injury or overstretching of the capsule and ligament structures. This is very painful and the recovery can last several weeks, whereby a complete restoration of the initial healthy … Tape dressings | Anatomy of the index finger
Twitching index finger | Anatomy of the index finger
Twitching index finger Involuntary muscle twitches can occur all over the body, but more frequently in the arms and legs, including the index finger and face. They usually start suddenly and can be of varying intensity and duration. Some twitches are rhythmic in their duration, others are irregular. As a rule, spontaneously occurring, occasional twitches, … Twitching index finger | Anatomy of the index finger
The pain under the fingernail
Introduction Pain under the fingernail is a subjective unpleasant sensation located under the fingernail. Those affected suffer from pain. Although the fingernail itself is not sensitively treated, the nail bed underneath is extremely sensitive to pain. The possible causes Various causes can cause pain under the fingernail. Nail bed inflammation is a widespread disease that … The pain under the fingernail
The accompanying symptoms | The pain under the fingernail
The accompanying symptoms Depending on the cause of the pain under the fingernail, various accompanying complaints can occur. Nail bed inflammation is typically accompanied by redness, swelling and warming of the inflamed area. A torn nail initially causes pain, but can also become inflamed and cause the classic inflammatory symptoms such as redness, swelling and … The accompanying symptoms | The pain under the fingernail
The duration | The pain under the fingernail
The duration In the case of acute nail bed inflammation, targeted treatment typically results in complete healing of the disease. The inflammation usually lasts for days to one or two weeks. In the case of chronic persistent nail bed inflammation, a search should be made for a possible other cause of the inflammation. A torn … The duration | The pain under the fingernail
The Fingernail
Definition By the nail one understands the horn plates formed by the epidermis at the foot and finger end members. The fingernail protects the end phalanges from external influences and increases the sensitive tactile sensation at the fingertips through its abutment. Structure Several structures belong to the structure of the fingernail: The nail plate, embedded … The Fingernail
Torn fingernail | The Fingernail
Torn fingernail Tearing of fingernails is a common problem that affects women in particular. Fragments of the nail come off already during everyday activities and it can come to tearing right into the nail bed, which is painful and can lead to inflammation. The most common cause of a torn fingernail is a nail damaged … Torn fingernail | The Fingernail
Chewing Fingernails | The Fingernail
Chewing Fingernails Regular fingernail biting is a visible sign of a psychologically stressful situation and occurs more frequently in children and adolescents. If the fingernails are chewed down to the nail bed, it is a kind of self-injury and must be examined more closely by a psychologist, as it is a sign of an unprocessed, … Chewing Fingernails | The Fingernail
