Localization of Sudeck’s disease Among other things, a forearm fracture (distal radius fracture) in the hand can lead to the development of Sudeck’s disease. This is also the most common cause and occurs in about 7 to 37% of cases with this type of fracture. Other fractures in the arm region can also lead to … Localization of Sudeck’s disease | Sudeck’s disease
Introduction A scaphoid fracture is the fracture of one of the carpal bones, which topographically forms the ball of the hand. The healing of a scaphoid fracture is often difficult because this small bone is fed by a relatively poor blood supply. Thus, the scaphoid is not supplied from the middle of the body, but … Healing of a scaphoid fracture
Radiotherapy Radiation therapy is a form of therapy for Dupuytren’s disease, which can halt the progress of the disease in its early stages. The fibroblasts, the cells responsible for the formation of the nodes and strands, should be disturbed in their ability to divide. This reduces or even prevents the further formation of nodules and … Radiotherapy | Therapy of Dupuytren’s disease
Exercises When doing the exercises for Dupuytren’s disease, care must be taken that not only the affected hand is used, but that both hands perform the exercises equally. Depending on how severe or advanced the disease already is, the most helpful method can be chosen from various methods. In addition to these exercises, there are … Exercises | Therapy of Dupuytren’s disease
Synonyms Dupuytren’s contracture; fibromatosis of the palmar fascia, Dupuytren’s ́sche Disease General / Introduction Depending on the stage of the disease, Dupuytren’s disease can be treated in different ways. Unfortunately, the usual conservative measures such as physiotherapy are ineffective, so that surgical therapy is often resorted to. In the following, the individual therapy options, their … Therapy of Dupuytren’s disease
Needle Fasciotomy (Percutaneous Needle Fasciotomy=PNF) In contrast to hand surgery procedures, needle fasciotomy is a minimally invasive procedure with a fast healing time and short follow-up time.In this procedure, the connective tissue strands are weakened by needle stitches to such an extent that they can be stretched and torn manually. In most cases, this method … Needle Fasciotomy (Percutaneous Needle Fasciotomy=PNF) | Therapy of Dupuytren’s disease
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
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
Scaphoid fracture therapy The therapy of a scaphoid fracture depends on the exact location of the fracture. Since, due to the anatomical conditions, the blood supply to the scaphoid is from far away from the body – i.e. from the fingers instead of the trunk – fractures of the scaphoid near the fingers heal much … Scaphoid fracture therapy | Scaphoid fracture – Scaphoid fracture
Treat the scaphoid fracture with a splint A splint – as the name suggests – is necessary for splinting the scaphoid fracture. This must be done, otherwise there is a risk that the bone will grow together crookedly, resulting in a permanent malposition that cannot be easily reversed. In addition to restricting movement in the … Treat the scaphoid fracture with a splint | Scaphoid fracture – Scaphoid fracture
