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
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
Synonyms Dupuytren’s contracture; fibromatosis of the palmar fascia, Dupuytren’s ́sche Disease Ledderhose disease (plantar fibromatosis) = hardening of the sole of the foot. Peyronie’s disease (Induratio penis plastica) = hardening of the penis. Fasciitis nodularis = hardening on the abdominal wall In most cases the disease occurs in middle age in men. Only about 15% … 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
Symptoms The disease often begins with the so-called falling asleep and “formication” (= tingling) on the tip of the middle finger. The symptoms are triggered by a one-sided position of the wrist when making a phone call, riding a bicycle, etc. A short time later the patient has the feeling of a swollen hand. Pain … Symptoms | What is Dupuytren’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?
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?
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 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
