Synonyms
Arthrosis of the finger joints, polyarthrosis of the finger joints, arthrosis of the end of the finger joint, arthrosis of the middle finger joint, polyarthrosis, polyarthrosis, arthrosis of the finger joints Medical: Liverden arthrosis, Bouchard arthrosis
- Drug therapy (conservative form of therapy)
- Natural remedy, especially the devil’s claw is to be called here. The Devil’s Claw can be used alone for mild pain and for stronger pain to support the existing therapy. The Devil’s Claw is supposed to reduce the symptoms of finger arthrosis.
- Laser therapy
- Joint injection (conservative form of therapy)
- Surgical therapy
Drug treatment of finger arthrosis usually involves the application of a locally applicable ointment (e.g. Voltaren Emulgel), which in more severe cases can be supported by the administration of drugs such as Voltaren® (diclofenac) or ibuprofen.
The doctor treating you can decide together with you individually which medication is best for you. Each intake of medication can cause side effects. For this reason, a “cost-benefit calculation” should always be made.
Unfortunately, drug-based procedures do not lead to lasting success. The therapy of finger arthrosis can be supported by homeopathic medication. Various homeopathic medicines can help to relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis.
The word laser is the English abbreviation for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Physically speaking, a laser is merely light of a certain wavelength, which is not perceptible to the human eye, but is nevertheless highly energetic and therefore very effective. Many physicians work exclusively with a soft laser.
The laser has a stimulating effect on the irradiated area and also has a self-healing effect and accelerates the lymph drainage. Of course, this does not lead to any skin or tissue damage. The laser influences the metabolic processes of the irradiated area and thereby triggers repair and self-healing processes.
The laser light is said to have a harmonizing effect on the irradiated tissue and is practically free of side effects if it is handled properly and the safety rules are observed. As a rule, about 10 sessions are necessary for one hand. Unfortunately, the laser is not included in the statutory catalog of services and must therefore be paid for by patients with statutory health insurance.
- Painkillers
- Anti-inflammatory
- Decongestant
- Tissue healing and
- Blood circulation stimulating effect
In addition to conventional medicine, homeopathy can also provide relief for finger arthrosis. Calcium fluoraticum D6, Silicea D12, Rhus toxicodendron D12 (poison sumac) and Dulcamara D12 have proven effective in osteoarthritis. Calcium fluoraticum also occurs naturally in our body.
It is involved in processes that are responsible for the elasticity and hardness of cells and supporting structures such as bones. It is part of the bone surface and protects it. This protects the bone from damage, which can be helpful in osteoarthritis.
Silicea strengthens the connective and supporting tissue. Dulcamara D12 is used when the arthrosis symptoms worsen in cold weather, as arthrosis is often accompanied by sensitivity to the weather. In addition to these preparations, Zeel comp.
N is also frequently used. It is a homeopathic combination preparation that contains many different active ingredients. Among the active ingredients are Zeel comp.
N is mainly used for chronic inflammatory conditions. It supports the body in its natural self-healing process. It alleviates inflammation and leads to a reduction in arthrosis complaints.
In addition, it delays the next inflammatory phase. Medicinal plants can also be used for finger arthrosis, especially in the early stages of the disease. Natural anti-inflammatory remedies are mainly used.
These include African devil’s claw, dandelion, nettle, comfrey, willow bark, cayenne pepper and rose hip. The use of these medicinal plants usually takes place over a longer period of time. Stinging nettle has an influence on the inflammation-promoting messenger substances in the joint capsule.
Nettle often leads to reduced pain and increased mobility. Willow bark is used for mild pain caused by osteoarthritis.Willow bark is related to synthetic aspirin, but is usually better tolerated than aspirin. The root of the devil’s claw improves the typical morning stiffness and arthrosis pain. For these natural remedies to work, they must be administered in high concentrations.
- Arnica root
- Toxicodendron radicans
- Sulphur
- Bittersüzer nightshade and
- Poison sumac
