Fast thumb

Introduction The disease of a rapid thumb (medical: Tendovaginosis stenosans) describes a pathological, inflammatory change of a certain tendon of the hand. It falls under the clinical picture of a tendosynovitis and is usually caused by overloading the flexor tendon of the thumb. Overloading causes the tendon to thicken and so-called tendon nodules to form. … Fast thumb

Symptoms | Fast thumb

Symptoms A distinction must be made between conservative and surgical therapy of the rapid thumb. Conservative therapy: Conservative therapy is based primarily on sparing the affected tendon and taking anti-inflammatory medication. Injecting cortisone into the tendon sheath of the affected tendon can also help to treat the disease and improve the symptoms. Especially in early … Symptoms | Fast thumb

Diagnosis | Fast thumb

Diagnosis At the beginning of the diagnosis of a quick-acting thumb there is a detailed doctor-patient conversation. Due to the typical symptoms, the suspected diagnosis of a quickening thumb can usually be made very quickly. In addition, there is the examination of the thumb, where the problem can often be felt. Before the therapy of … Diagnosis | Fast thumb

Therapy of a lumboischialgia

Lumboischialgia can be treated both conservatively and surgically. Conservative therapy is preferred to surgical treatment as long as no neurological deficits or paralysis occur. The conservative therapy of lumboischialgia is based on a multimodal therapy concept. This means that the therapy consists of different starting points and includes different approaches. These include the Drug therapy … Therapy of a lumboischialgia

Manual therapy | Therapy of a lumboischialgia

Manual therapy Manual therapy in the context of lumboischialgia must be advised in advance by a medical examination. If the clinical picture is based on an overload of the sciatic nerve, manual therapy can loosen the affected muscle groups and significantly support the course of therapy. This should go hand in hand with prescribed physiotherapy … Manual therapy | Therapy of a lumboischialgia

Herniated disc of C6/7

Definition The herniated disc (also called disc hernia or prolapsus nuclei pulposi) describes the penetration of parts of the disc into the spinal canal. The fibrous cartilage ring, also known as the annulus fibrosus disci intervertebralis, tears off. Normally the fibrocartilage ring forms the outer edge of the intervertebral disc and plays a decisive role … Herniated disc of C6/7

Diagnosis | Herniated disc of C6/7

Diagnosis The basis of the diagnosis is, as with many diseases with nerve involvement, the physical examination. Here muscle strength and sensitivity in different nerve supply areas are tested. However, the final diagnosis in case of suspected herniated disc is based on imaging techniques, i.e. MRI, CT or X-ray. X-rays show the cervical spine in … Diagnosis | Herniated disc of C6/7

Sick note for a herniated disc | Herniated disc of C6/7

Sick note for a herniated disc Since the herniated disc in the acute stage can be accompanied by severe pain, patients, especially those in a physically demanding profession, will be put on sick leave by their family doctor if they wish. Recent studies have shown, however, that a long period of bed rest in the … Sick note for a herniated disc | Herniated disc of C6/7

Facial abscess

Definition An abscess in the face is a collection of pus in a tissue cavity surrounded by a capsule. The penetration of pathogens into small open wounds in the facial area causes inflammatory processes that can lead to the accumulation of pus and the subsequent formation of an abscess. In most cases, the pathogens are … Facial abscess

Symptoms accompanying the abscess in the face | Facial abscess

Symptoms accompanying the abscess in the face An abscess in the face presents as a circumscribed swelling that can fluctuate. This means that when the abscess is palpated, the pus inside moves back and forth. The corresponding area is reddened and overheated. Usually there is severe pain, which can also be throbbing. In addition, it … Symptoms accompanying the abscess in the face | Facial abscess