Symptoms of trigger finger often start without a single injury. They may follow a period of heavy or extensive hand use, particularly pinching and grasping activities. Stiffness and locking tend to worsen after periods of inactivity, such as when you wake up in the morning. In a severe case, the involved finger may become locked in a bent position.
Dupuytren’s contracture typically progresses slowly over the years. The condition usually begins as a thickening of the skin on the palm of your hand. As it progresses, the skin on your palm might appear puckered or dimpled. A firm lump of tissue can form on your palm. This lump might be sensitive to the touch but usually isn’t painful.
In later stages of Dupuytren’s contracture, cords of tissue form under the skin on your palm and can extend up to your fingers. As these cords tighten, your fingers might be pulled toward your palm, sometimes severely.
The two fingers farthest from the thumb are most commonly affected, though the middle finger also can be involved. Only rarely are the thumb and index finger affected. Dupuytren’s contracture can occur in both hands, though one hand is usually affected more severely.
Although the hand’s bones are small, a broken (fractured) finger is not a minor injury. The bones in a normal hand line up precisely. They let you perform many specialized functions, such as grasping a pen or manipulating small objects in your palm. When you fracture a finger bone, it can cause your whole hand to be out of alignment. Without treatment, your broken finger might stay stiff and painful. If you are experiencing the following symptoms, you may have a break or fracture that needs treatment.
Symptoms of Boxer’s Fracture usually line up with that of a typical broken bone and present themselves within a 24 hour period. The injury is located in the last This injury needs to be evaluated by a professional immediately. If you are experiencing the following symptoms, you may have a Boxer’s Fracture that needs treatment.
Tendinitis is the result of repetitive motion over an extended period of time. It can result from a sudden injury, but more often, that is not the case. As our bodies age, our tendons become less flexible; this can allow tendinitis to occur. If you participate in continuous motions and are experiencing the following symptoms, you may need to be treated for Tendinitis.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can occur when the space in the wrist called “The Carpal Tunnel” becomes inflamed and then puts pressure on one of the nine tendons that run through this passage. This pressure can result in one or more of the following symptoms:
Arthritis is a disease within the tissues that are inside joints. Hands and wrists are two of the most common places for arthritis to affect; there can be swelling in a joint and its surrounding soft tissues. If you have one of the many Arthritis types, you may be experiencing some of the following symptoms:
Mostly present in women, De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is caused by overuse of the wrist and hand. If you are experiencing these symptoms, you could be suffering from De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis. This needs to be treated so no further scarring can inhibit the movement of your thumb.
The trauma of the wrist can range from mild and almost unnoticeable to severe. Both should be examined by a professional because the slightest injury can worsen over time and cause damage that has to be surgically repaired. If you are suffering from the following symptoms, seek medical attention; if caught early, preventative measures can be taken to heal the wrist properly.
If you have any of the following symptoms, you could have an infection and need to see a healthcare provider and prevent permanent damage to the joint.
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