Diagnosis tendovaginitis The diagnosis of a tendosynovitis is usually made by the clinical picture based on the typical symptoms. For example, pain in the area of certain muscles, to which the inflamed tendon belongs, is indicated for certain movements. In addition, the history of the illness with an occupational history provides important information on the … Diagnosis tendovaginitis | Tendinitis causes and treatment
How long does a tendosynovitis last? If an acute tendon sheath inflammation is present in any area, it usually takes 1-2 weeks before it subsides. The exact duration of the healing phase depends on the extent to which the affected body part is immobilized or spared. However, if the acute tendosynovitis is not sufficiently treated … How long does a tendosynovitis last? | Tendinitis causes and treatment
Tendovaginitis de Quervain Tendovaginitis stenosans de Quervain is a special form of tendosynovitis, which is exclusively limited to the tendons of the thumb. The inflammatory process thus affects the tendon sheaths of the thumb attachment points of two muscles (Musculus abductor pollicis longus and Musculus extensor pollicis brevis), so that their tendons are less able … Tendovaginitis de Quervain | Tendinitis causes and treatment
Synonyms Sudeck`sche healing derailment Algodystrophy Causalgia Sudeck Syndrome Posttraumatic Dystrophy Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Complex regional pain syndrome I and II Sympathetic reflex dystrophy Sudeck ́sche Disease There is no generally recognized therapy concept. The therapy depends on the stage of the disease. The following stage-dependent therapeutic procedure is recommended. Stage I Stage II Stage … Treatment of Sudeck’s disease
Physiotherapy One possible treatment for Sudeck’s disease is physiotherapy. However, physiotherapy cannot be given during the “peak phase” of the disease, when the affected area is affected by swelling, redness, and pain. In this case, elevation and immobilization is preferable to physiotherapy. If the symptoms have improved, cooling and “descending baths” can be started. These … Physiotherapy | Treatment of Sudeck’s disease
Alternative diseases If there is a compression of the median nerve in the hand area, this can be determined by measuring the “nerve currents” (= ENGElectromyography by a neurologist (= neurologist, specialist in neurology). Note: It is quite possible that pressure damage to a nerve in the hand, shoulder and neck area may occur simultaneously … Alternative diseases | What is Dupuytren’s disease?
When does one need surgery? In scapholunar dissociation there are many different manifestations of the disease. A fall or a violent impact damages the ligaments of the carpal bones, allowing them to emerge from their rigid skeleton. If the small carpal bones leave their anatomical place, one speaks of a dislocation. If, however, in addition … When does one need surgery? | Therapy of scapholunary dissociationSLD
The operation of a Dupuytren’s disease An operation for Dupuytren’s disease leads to the best therapeutic success in the long term. Various surgical techniques can be used. A basic distinction is made between incision and excision. Depending on the severity of the disease, the finger joints must also be treated surgically and contractures must be … The operation of a Dupuytren’s disease | What is Dupuytren’s disease?
Note You are here in the sub-theme Therapy of Scapholunary Dissociation. For general information on this topic, see Scapholunary Dissociation (SLD). Complications The complication of untreated or overlooked (1° and 2° injuries are often difficult to diagnose) scapholunar dissociationSLD is the development of osteoarthritis. Due to the unfavorable position of the individual carpal bones against … Note | Therapy of scapholunary dissociationSLD
Postoperative exercises In order to achieve the best possible result, it is important to start early with appropriate physiotherapeutic exercises after the operation for Dupuytren’s disease. It is advisable to discuss with the treating physician what kind of exercises he recommends and to draw up a joint plan. Both after an operation for Dupuytren’s disease … Postoperative exercises | What is Dupuytren’s disease?
Synonyms in a broader sense Scaphoid fracture Fracture of the scaphoid Fracture of the Os scaphoideum (formerly Os naviculare) Scaphoid pseudarthrosis Fracture carpal bone Scaphoid pseudarthrosis Hand Injury Definition Scaphoid fracture The scaphoid fracture is the most common fracture in the carpal area. In most cases, a fracture of the scaphoid bone (Os scaphoideum) occurs … Scaphoid fracture – Scaphoid fracture
Introduction The scaphoid fracture is divided into two categories: The scaphoid is divided into three thirds. 5 % of all fractures affect the third far from the wrist (distal third), 80 % affect the middle third and about 15 % affect the third near the wrist (proximal third). Due to the blood flow situation, proximal … Introduction | Scaphoid fracture – Scaphoid fracture
