Occupational Disease Lunatum malactia is recognized as an occupational disease for certain occupational groups that work with tools with “primarily low frequency”, such as pneumatic hammers or soil compactors, and have been active in the field for at least two years. However, this occupational disease does not apply to normal, hand-held chisels. In case of … Occupational Disease | Lunatum malaria
The carpal bones are located between the forearm and metacarpal bones. They provide an articulated connection and contribute to the stability and mobility of the hand. There are eight carpal bones in each hand. What are carpal bones? The carpal bones (ossa carpi or ossa carpalia) form the connection between the forearm bones and the … Carpal Bones: Structure, Function & Diseases
Introduction A fracture of the wrist is one of the most common injuries after falls and during sports. The anatomy of the wrist is relatively complicated and therefore difficult to treat depending on the type of fracture. In humans, the wrist is the joint between the ulna, radius and carpal bones (also known as the … Broken wrist – symptoms, causes and therapy
Cause The colloquial term “wrist fracture” is relatively vague, and is therefore more precisely subdivided into the various fracture types in medical terminology. These are based on the injury pattern and the location of the injury. The most common fracture of the wrist is the Colles fracture after a frontal fall onto the hand. It … Cause | Broken wrist – symptoms, causes and therapy
Therapy As with any other fracture, the fracture is treated by immobilization and, if necessary, surgical treatment. If the fracture appears complicated on X-ray (e.g. comminuted fracture), it must be treated with screws and/or plates. For this purpose, a metal plate is screwed onto the bone, which then holds the individual bone pieces together. This … Therapy | Broken wrist – symptoms, causes and therapy
Prophylaxis For older patients, fall prophylaxis is recommended. The aim is to eliminate possible causes for a fall.Such causes of falls can be internal (e.g. heart attack or loss of consciousness) but also neurological (cerebral infarction, excessive medication with sleeping pills). Unfortunately, the sources of a fall with subsequent fracture are manifold. You also have … Prophylaxis | Broken wrist – symptoms, causes and therapy
Synonym Articulatio phalangea; Definition The finger joint forms the articulated connection between the individual bony phalanges. It connects proximally (close to the body) the phalanges with the metacarpal bone, distally (far from the body) the individual phalanges with each other. A distinction is made between the metacarpophalangeal joint, the metacarpophalangeal joint and the distal joint. … Finger Joint
Movement The movements of the fingers are performed by different muscles. The forearm muscles are responsible for powerful movements, while the short hand muscles are responsible for fine motor movements. Pain in the finger joints during pregnancy Pain in the fingers during pregnancy is often caused by a temporary carpal tunnel syndrome. This does not … Movement | Finger Joint
A cast is an immobilizing bandage used as an alternative to regular plaster bandages. It is also referred to as a cast bandage or plastic plaster. What is a cast? A cast is an immobilizing bandage that is used as an alternative to the normal bandages made of plaster. It is also called a cast … Cast: Applications & Health Benefits
The Gordon finger spread sign is a reflex that can only be elicited under pathologic conditions. It is considered an uncertain pyramidal tract sign and may also provide evidence of autonomic hyperexcitability. What is the Gordon finger spread sign? In a healthy individual, pressure on the pea bone has no effect. Under pathologic conditions, pressure … Gordon Finger Spread Sign: Function, Task & Diseases
Introduction Pain in the wrist is common and can be the result of strain, or fractures. Often the palm of the hand, under which the so-called scaphoid bone or os scaphoideum is located, is the most painful. The scaphoid is one of 8 carpal bones that form the connection between ulna and radius and the … Scaphoid pain – What do I have?
