General information about the therapy of the fast finger After the patient has used all conservative options (especially the cortisone injection) with a finger that is moving quickly, but no permanent healing has occurred, a hand surgeon should be consulted to surgically treat the moving finger. The aim of the operation is to remove the … Operation of the fast finger
Complications of surgical therapy As with all operations, complications can occur when treating a quick finger. However, these are extremely rare. If germs are spread from the skin to the tendon sheath, an infection can occur with attacks on the tendon, cartilage or bone. If the first signs of an infection (pain, redness, fever) appear … Complications of surgical therapy | Operation of the fast finger
Sick leave – how long sick? A fast moving finger is usually treated surgically. In many cases, however, patients are not immediately fully able to return to their jobs after the operation. Therefore, for many people the question arises for how long after the operation a sick leave is taken. Unfortunately, this question cannot be … Sick leave – how long sick? | Operation of the fast finger
Pain As a rule, pain does not occur during the operation of the quick finger. During the operation, a local anaesthetic is injected into the finger, which anaesthetizes the sensitive nerve tracts and eliminates any sensation of pain. After the operation, the pain may flare up as the painkiller subsides. Since the swollen tissue in … Pain | Operation of the fast finger
