Trigger fingers are when the thumb or fingers lock or catch when they are bent. This happen the most in thumbs. The cause of a trigger finger is the thumb’s or finger’s tendons becoming inflamed. The tendons are the bands that connect the bones and muscles, which normally glide through the sheath. However, when the […]
What is Minimally Invasive Hand Surgery?
As the name suggest, minimal invasive hand surgery refers to the healing of hand fractures and small injuries without the use of intense incisions to the hand. Ideally, surgeries are done by making well-calculated incisions to reach the affected part of the body which in this case is the hand. This method uses less to […]
Am I Suffering from Trigger Finger? Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Take the Trigger Finger Quiz! Trigger finger is a condition that affects mostly the thumb, middle or ring finger. It causes these fingers to lock in such a way that you cannot move or bend them. It is usually quite painful and may affect someone a lot more in the mornings. Basically, the condition is […]
What Causes Repetitive Strain Injury?
RSI is a term that is used to cover a huge range of problems. It can include carpal tunnel, tendonitis and even dorsal wrist syndrome. RSI is normally caused when the muscle fibres change because this results in a decreased blood flow. Of course, nerve compression is also an issue but this is not always […]
Signs You May Be Suffering From Trigger Finger
Trigger finger is a condition that affects the tendons in the hand. Over time, this can make it incredibly difficult for you to bend your finger or even your thumb and it may even become swollen or inflamed as a result. If the finger catches, you may also hear a clicking sound so this is […]
How do I know if I suffer from Carpal Tunnel?
Carpal tunnel is classified as being a numbness in the hand and it is normally caused by pressure. Carpal tunnel can also be caused by certain illnesses and this can range from diabetes to hypothyroidism and even rheumatoid arthritis, not to mention if you make the same hand movements over and over again, you may […]