Hand pain
The causes of hand complaints can be many and varied, so professional treatment can vary
Hand complaints
Pain in the hands is not only unpleasant symptoms cause problems, but in more severe cases deterioration in quality of life because we have to use our hands every day to work, drive, use the car, use the Self for your lifestyle. Most complaints affecting hands movement restriction which is why it is so important to get rid of hand pain as soon as possible. Hand pain for different reasons can be, the most common are underlying hand diseases.
Tendonitis
The modern age's hand-wringing
Tendonitis is a hand pain that one-sided exertion is the result of. This is particularly common in today's modern world computer and mobile phone because of the use of. This can lead to distressing complaints even at a young age. During the course of the disease swelling of the tendon sheath and burning pain, not only when moving the fingers but also when at rest.
The patient's hand becomes clumsy, the grip force is reduced and the affected area pressure sensitive and ignited. When moving the fingers, a snowy rubbing sensation is felt over the tendon sheath.
Diagnosis and professional treatment a specialist in hand surgery especially as recovery can be lengthy and tendonitis can be may relapse again.
Tunnel syndrome
Pain in the hands at night
For tunnel syndrome, the „pressure damage” to nerves” for the first time numbness which, if the nerve pressure persists, is accompanied by loss of sensation and Pain, and eventually muscle weakness and atrophy in the area supplied by the nerve. Numbness and pain are initially present during the night and then become more frequent during the day.
Symptoms:
- burning pain, numbness in the thumb, index and middle finger,
- symptoms mainly occur at night,
- the pain can radiate up the whole arm,
- in more severe cases, the fingers are clumsy and stiff.
Snapping finger
The painful stiffness
A stubbed toe is also a painful hand complaint that often develops after tendonitis. When the tendons swell during overuse or inflammation, the joint surfaces move apart, making the finger even more restricted in movement. This causes friction, painful movement, which later causes acne. In severe cases, the patient cannot extend his finger. If conservative methods do not reduce the symptoms, surgery recommended. This is usually done by inserting the narrowed tendon sheath in a day surgery.
Dupuytren's contracture
The men's hand complaint
In Dupuytren's contracture, the tendons that connect the skin of the palm of the hand to the underlying connective tissue membrane are fixed, thickened and shortened. They are connected to the tendons involved in flexing the fingers, so the short session also affects the position of the fingers.
The deformity is not painful, but without proper treatment it can make it difficult to use your hands.
Most often the middle-aged, a common hand complaint among men over the age of 40.
Wrist pain
The common injury
Wrist pain can develop from incorrect hand-holding, from monotonous, unilateral loading, or from injury. During physical work, weight training and racquet sports where short duration is common, heavy loadsmovements, easy to can damage the wrist. You may also experience wrist pain due to tendonitis and similar symptoms are caused by tunnel syndrome.
Pain in the wrist restricts the movement of the whole hand, as the wrist is an important part of all hand movements. That is why it is important to get a professional diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible for any pain.
Wrist fracture
The sports accident
A common type of hand complaint is a wrist fracture. Mostly sudden fall happens during the total body weight on the wrist. Treatment of a wrist fracture depends on the fracture the severity, and the age of the patient.
Wrist fracture The group at risk includes young people, who tend to suffer wrist fractures mainly after sports injuries, and the elderly, who are more vulnerable to osteoporosis and more likely to fall because of their frequent musculoskeletal and neurological disorders.
Fracture of the radius
The slowly healing
When a wrist fracture occurs, the most common wrist joint forming the radius are broken. This is a powerful with pain, swelling and noticeable deformities. The diagnosis includes X-ray image. Treatment of a wrist fracture depends on the severity of the fracture and the age of the patient. The treatment involves the hand surgeon setting and fixing the bones and then putting a plaster cast on the patient. The wrist will be spared for several weeks until the bones fuse back together.
Palm pain
Everyday hand pain
The pain in the palm is so hand complaint, which can make life miserable for many patients, as it plays a very important role in carrying out everyday activities. Cooking, cleaning, other work - our palms in all cases indispensable.
Pain in the palm of the hand is mostly different injuries can develop as a consequence of:
- bumps on the surface of the hand
- falling on hands
- burns
- cutting the palm
- excessive use or stretching of the palm
More serious injuries can damage the joints, bones, ligaments and tendons in the hand, so it is always a good idea to hand surgeon ask to be examined by a specialist.
Finger fracture
This should also be taken seriously
Hand and finger injuries and fractures are common in everyday life and in sport. If a finger fracture is suspected, it is essential to consult a hand surgeon. An X-ray is helpful in making the diagnosis.
In the case of a fractured finger, the first priority is to immobilise the finger to allow the bone to heal. If the fracture moves, it may need to be set, even surgically. A plaster splint is then usually needed. Poorly fused bones can cause problems later in the patient's life, so it is worth consulting a hand surgeon for treatment.
Thumb pain
The constricted pain
Inflammation of the thumb joint, arthritis, is caused by strain and wear and tear. The cartilage is constantly worn down and the joint is damaged at the same time. Over time, the patient may notice that when he or she grips an object or moves the complaining hand, the lower half of the thumb starts to hurt. In more severe cases, further symptoms may also occur:
- weakness in the thumb,
- swelling at the joint and around the wrist,
- restricted movement
Without treatment, the symptoms can worsen.
Finger pain
Arthritis of articular origin
There are no moving muscles in our fingers, so if you feel pain when you move them, it is probably a problem with your tendons and joints. The fingers of the human hand are held together by a single common tendon, one end of which is located at the elbow joint, while the other four end points are attached to the second and third phalanges.
The cause of finger pain is therefore more likely to be rheumatism or inflammation due to various causes. In the case of persistent pain, it is always recommended to consult a hand surgeon.
Our hand surgeons
Dr. János Bartha
Orthopaedic-traumatologist, robotic surgeon
Dr. Tamás Hábel
Traumatologist, hand surgeon
The experienced hand surgeons of the Budapest Musculoskeletal Private Clinic provide accurate diagnosis and personalised treatment to their patients, even without waiting time!