Synonyms in a broader sense Medical: Digitus saltans jumping finger, tendovaginitis de Quervain, tendon rubbing, tendon thickening, rheumatoid arthritis, jumping finger Definition A fast finger is usually a wear-related disease. In the course of wear and tear, the flexor tendon of the hand thickens. The tendons of the hand are connected to the bone by … Quick finger
SymptomsSigns of illnessAilments A jumping finger (digitus saltans) shows itself by the inability to bend the stretched finger. When attempting to bend the affected person feels a blockage. The thickened tendon knot cannot overcome the ring ligament. A noticeable tension builds up with increasing force. If the force is sufficient, the tendon node quickly overcomes … SymptomsSigns of illnessAilments | Quick finger
Conservative treatment A quick finger does not necessarily have to be treated surgically. There are various treatment concepts that allow conservative treatment. It is important, however, that the symptoms are not too far advanced and that the finger is still in its early stages. Then, for example, water baths can be performed. To do this, … Conservative treatment | Quick finger
Fast finger on the middle finger A quick finger typically occurs on the thumb. (see: quickening thumb) But the middle finger can also be affected. However, the therapy does not differ significantly from that of the thumb: conservative treatment involves warm water baths in the initial stages. If these do not bring success, a cortisone … Fast finger on the middle finger | Quick finger
Synonyms Radius = spoke bone of the forearm Broken spoke Radius break Radial base fracture Radiusextension fracture Radial flexion fracture Wrist fracture Colles fracture Smith Fracture Definition Distal radius fractures are distal fractures of the radius bone and are usually the result of a fall on the wrist. Spoke fracture is the second most common … Spoke fracture, radius fracture, wrist fracture
Symptoms and complaints To the physician, the classic picture of a distal radius fracture (commercial fracture) is as follows: The affected wrist is presented by the patient in a relieving posture, an independent movement in the wrist no longer takes place (Funktio laesa). On closer examination, the wrist is swollen and, in the case of … Symptoms and complaints | Spoke fracture, radius fracture, wrist fracture
Healing with perspective prognosis The prognosis for healing depends crucially on the fracture shape of the radius fracture, the fracture care and the follow-up treatment (physiotherapy). Good results can only be expected if it is possible to adjust the fracture continuously and to create stable conditions in the fracture area. Otherwise, false joint formation (insufficient … Healing with perspective prognosis | Spoke fracture, radius fracture, wrist fracture
A jumping or fast finger (Latin digitus saltans) is a sliding disorder of the tendons of the hand. The terms tendovaginosis or tendovaginitis stenosans are used synonymously. It is named after the symptomatic jumping of the finger when trying to stretch it out. In this case, the finger first gets stuck in the bending position … Jumping Finger
Cause The jumping finger is in most cases due to wear and tear and occurs more often in advanced age. The wear and tear leads to a thickening of the flexor tendons of the hand. This makes it more difficult for the tendons to slide through the ring ligaments of the finger when it is … Cause | Jumping Finger
Prognosis Many patients can already be helped by conservative treatment, which is very low-risk and uncomplicated. If the conservative treatment is not sufficient, the chances of recovery from the surgical procedure are still very good, so that almost all patients are relieved of their complaints and can move their finger freely again immediately after the … Prognosis | Jumping Finger
Surgical therapy All unstable fractures and those with accompanying vascular and nerve injuries must be treated surgically. The same applies to fractures where no satisfactory fracture repair is possible. Before any operation, the patient must be informed about the type of procedure, alternatives, risks and chances of success and give his or her written consent. … Surgical therapy | Therapy of a fracture of the spoke and wrist
Note You are here in the sub-theme Symptoms of spoke breakage. You can find general information on this topic under Spoke breakage or under Spoke breakage duration. Therapy of wrist fracture Fractures near the wristSpoke fractures can generally be treated conservatively or surgically. The decision is made on the basis of the X-ray image. In … Therapy of a fracture of the spoke and wrist
