Tendon Disorders

Symptoms Disease of the tendons or tendon sheaths often manifests as dull or stabbing pain, usually on one side and with movement, strain, or pressure. Other complaints include weakness, limited range of motion, and an audible crunching sound. The wrists and forearms are often affected. At a later stage, the pain may also be present … Tendon Disorders

Therapy of a fast finger

In order to understand the different therapeutic options for a finger that is moving quickly, it is necessary to first understand the cause of the finger moving quickly. A quickening finger (also known as digitus saltans) is caused by a thickening of the flexor tendon of a finger. There are several reasons for this. The … Therapy of a fast finger

Therapy – operative possibilities | Therapy of a fast finger

Therapy – operative possibilities If the symptoms of the fasting finger reoccur within a few months after several injections of cortisone, surgical treatment should be considered. This is a minor procedure, which is usually performed on an outpatient basis (without hospitalization) under local anesthesia (only the surgical area is anesthetized). The duration of such an … Therapy – operative possibilities | Therapy of a fast finger