Introduction Pain in the wrist is common and can be the result of strain, or fractures. Often the palm of the hand, under which the so-called scaphoid bone or os scaphoideum is located, is the most painful. The scaphoid is one of 8 carpal bones that form the connection between ulna and radius and the … Scaphoid pain – What do I have?
Diagnosis Scaphoid pain due to scaphoid fractures is often not recognized because it is difficult to see on ordinary X-rays. For the reliable exclusion or diagnosis of a scaphoid fracture, CT sectional imaging is therefore used. The clinical signs are usually relatively difficult to interpret, since there is neither severe pain nor an obvious malposition. … Diagnosis | Scaphoid pain – What do I have?
Prognosis The prognosis for scaphoid pain is not consistent: If it is a fracture, the therapy is complicated and can take 2-3 months. Some scaphoid fractures never heal completely and remain permanent. Surgical treatment using screws and plates is promising, since long immobilization with accompanying muscle atrophy can be avoided. As with all bone fractures, … Prognosis | Scaphoid pain – What do I have?
Synonyms Dupuytren’s contracture; fibromatosis of the palmar fascia, Dupuytren’s ́sche Disease A fasciotomy A partial fasciotomy A total removal of the palmar aponeurosis Which form of therapy is considered in detail is individually different and depends on different aspects. A simple fasciotomy, for example, is usually only performed when a patient is in poor general … Operation of Dupuytren’s disease
There are a large number of clinical pictures around the hand, which can have many different causes. Restrictions in the area of the hand, for example, can occur due to injury or age-related wear and tear. Classification of wrist diseases In the following you will find the most common diseases of the hand divided into: … Diseases of the hand
Neurological diseases of the hand Carpal tunnel syndrome is damage to the median nerve caused by trauma, inflammation or degenerative changes, which in the long term leads to regression or atrophy of the thumb ball muscles. Typically, night-time sensory disturbances of the first three fingers occur. Congenital diseases of the hand Syndactyly of the hand … Neurological diseases of the hand | Diseases of the hand
The classification is according to Weber and indicates the extent of the fracture and concomitant injuries. The fracture in the most minor injury, Weber A, is below the joint gap, with intact syndesmosis ligaments. In Weber B, the fracture is generally still stable at the level of the joint gap or in the area of … Stress after an ankle fracture
Risks of early exposure If the foot is loaded too early, a refracture may occur or the healing of the wound may be delayed. In addition, if a set screw had to be inserted, too early loading may cause the material to collapse, which would mean a new operation. In other cases, it is possible … Risks of early exposure | Stress after an ankle fracture
Resources For the accompanying treatment of an ankle fracture can be treated with supporting bandages and tape. Stabilizing tape bandages and bandages are very effective in restoring confidence in the foot, especially after the healing process has subsided and the sporting activity has begun. They also reduce the strain and the ankle joint feels much … Resources | Stress after an ankle fracture
