No matter how old you are or what you do for a living, you are always using your hands. When there is something wrong with them, you may not be able to do your regular activities.
Hand problems include
Carpal tunnel syndrome - compression of a nerve as it goes through the wrist, often making your fingers feel numb
The following features are indicative of Hand Injuries and Disorders:
tingling or numbness
weakness
pain
mild swelling
tenderness
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Common Causes of Hand Injuries and Disorders
The following are the most common causes of Hand Injuries and Disorders:
fractures
nerve injuries
sprains
Risk Factors for Hand Injuries and Disorders
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Hand Injuries and Disorders:
increasing age
anatomic factors
nerve-damaging conditions
inflammatory conditions
alterations in the balance of body fluids
Prevention of Hand Injuries and Disorders
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Hand Injuries and Disorders. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
reduce your force and relax your grip
take frequent breaks
improve sitting and standing posture
keep your hands warm
use proper workplace ergonomics
prepare your muscles to play
Occurrence of Hand Injuries and Disorders
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Hand Injuries and Disorders cases seen each year worldwide:
Common between 1 - 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Hand Injuries and Disorders can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Hand Injuries and Disorders can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Hand Injuries and Disorders
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Hand Injuries and Disorders:
X-ray: To diagnose hand injuries
Electromyogram: To measure the electrical activity of the muscles
Doctor for Diagnosis of Hand Injuries and Disorders
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Hand Injuries and Disorders:
Physician
Rheumatologist
Complications of Hand Injuries and Disorders if untreated
Yes, Hand Injuries and Disorders causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Hand Injuries and Disorders is left untreated:
ruptured tendon
Procedures for Treatment of Hand Injuries and Disorders
The following procedures are used to treat Hand Injuries and Disorders:
Therapy: Stretch and strengthen the affected muscle-tendon unit
Surgery: Surgical repair of torn tendon bone
Focused aspiration of scar tissue (FAST): Removes the tendon scar tissue without disturbing the surrounding healthy tendon tissue
Wrist splinting: To relieve nighttime symptoms of tingling and numbness
Self-care for Hand Injuries and Disorders
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Hand Injuries and Disorders:
Take proper rest: Fasten the tissue healing process
Ice therapy: Decreases pain, muscle spasm and swelling
Use compresses: Keep the area compressed until the swelling has ceased
Elevate your legs: Raised the affected leg above the level of heart to reduce swelling
Maintain healthy weight: Help provide relieve symptoms
Do stretching exercises: Help provide relieve symptoms
Improve posture: Help relieving symptoms
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Hand Injuries and Disorders
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Hand Injuries and Disorders:
Acupuncture: Treats chronic pain
Yoga: Help reduce pain and improve grip strength
Hand therapy: Help reduce symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome
Ultrasound therapy: To reduce pain and promote healing
Time for Treatment of Hand Injuries and Disorders
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Hand Injuries and Disorders to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision: