Chronic polyarthritis, also called rheumatism, is the most common chronic inflammation of joints. Mostly a metabolic disorder is present. All joints can be affected, but mostly the hands. The inflammation develops in the membrana synovialis (inner skin of the joint) of joints. Since the membrana normally performs the function of feeding the cartilage and acting … Polyarthritis
New therapies No new therapies for the treatment of polyarthritis have yet been published. At present, attempts are being made to reduce inflammation to a minimum via basic therapy, which is done by increasing the drug dose or changing the medication. A study is currently trying to use immune cells of affected persons for defence. … New therapies | Polyarthritis
Summary Polyarthritis is a chronic, inflammatory disease of the joints. Due to a metabolic disorder, inflammation occurs in several joints, which leads to bony stiffening of the joints during the course of the disease. Depending on the severity of the disease, a curvature of certain areas of the joint may also occur. The causes are … Summary | Polyarthritis
Swelling and lumps on the finger joints could be symptoms of finger joint arthrosis. The breakdown of the cartilage substance causes the joint capsule to ossify, resulting in the formation of small nodules on the finger joints, which restrict mobility and cause pain. In the further course of the disease deformities of the fingers occur. … Physiotherapy for swellings and nodules on the finger joints
Exercises The best exercises for knot formation on the fingers are all active exercises of the fingers and hand. The active exercises are intended to preserve the remaining synovial fluid. This exercise should be done in the pain-free phase so that the inflammation in the fingers is not increased. It is also important to train … Exercises | Physiotherapy for swellings and nodules on the finger joints
Gout Gout is a metabolic disease in which the concentration of uric acid in the blood is too high. This leads to severe joint inflammation, which can cause pain and damage the joints. The exact cause is still not clarified, – it comes however to a too high production of uric acid, which can develop … Gout | Physiotherapy for swellings and nodules on the finger joints
Summary Swelling and lumps on the fingers are usually symptoms of osteoarthritis in the finger joints. This results in restricted movement and pain, which should definitely be treated in physiotherapy or in self-therapy. Self-exercises such as mobilization and strength building by kneading should be performed regularly. Chronic diseases such as gout, polyarthritis and arthrosis of … Summary | Physiotherapy for swellings and nodules on the finger joints
When fine motor skills no longer function, this often happens insidiously and is not noticed by the affected person at first. Examples are when the sewing needle suddenly slips out of the fingers or the small screw can no longer be held. The cause research is sometimes difficult, because there are quite a few diseases … Fine Motor Skills: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Grasping is an automated movement pattern that is planned in the motor cortex of the brain. From there, the movement plan for reaching is transmitted to the voluntary muscles via the brain‘s pyramidal pathways. Impaired reaching movement may indicate neurodegenerative diseases. What is reaching? Grasping is an automated movement pattern that is planned in the … Grasping: Function, Task & Diseases
Osteosynthesis is the name given to a surgical procedure for the treatment of bone fractures. The individual bone fractures are reunited using various tools such as nails, screws, plates and wires. What is osteosynthesis? Osteosynthesis is a generic term for various surgical procedures to reunite broken bones. Through the use of various connecting aids, the … Osteosynthesis: Treatment, Effect & Risks
Carpal tunnel syndrome is pressure damage to nerves in the wrist caused by a space narrowing in the carpal canal. The condition must be treated or it will lead to secondary damage that can significantly limit the function of the affected hand. What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Graphic representation of the anatomy of the hand, … Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Swollen fingers occur in many people and can have a wide variety of causes. Treatment is mostly possible with simple preparations. Complaints of this type can also be prevented. What swollen fingers? There are many causes of swollen fingers. Primarily, they occur due to fluid accumulation in the tissues. Swollen fingers are fingers that are … Swollen Fingers: Causes, Treatment & Help