Synonyms in a broader sense Scapholunary dissociation Scaphoid luxation Ligament injury of the wrist Distal radius fracture Hand Injury There are these possibilities of therapy In principle, scapholunar dissociation can be treated both conservatively and surgically. The conservative therapy is a treatment method for slight displacements of the scaphoid and lunar bone, if there are … Therapy of scapholunary dissociationSLD
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
Synonyms in the broadest sense forearm fracture, luxation fracture, forearm fracture Terminological origin The Galeazzi fracture is named after the Italian orthopedist Riccardo Galeazzi. Definition The Galeazzi fracture is one of the forearm fractures. The fracture of the forearm is a very common fracture in humans. More precisely, the Galeazzi fracture is one of the … Galeazzi fracture
Prognosis The prognosis is good. If the therapeutic principles are correctly followed, late effects are rare. All articles in this series: Galeazzi fracture Prognosis
Causes of tendovaginitis The term tendovaginitis (synonyms: peritendinitis, paratendinitis) describes the occurrence of inflammatory processes in the area of the tendon sheaths. As a rule, these inflammations manifest themselves as stabbing pain in the area of the affected tendons. Although tendovaginitis can in principle affect all tendons of the body, its clinical picture can be … Cause of tendovaginitis
