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Our fingers are marvels, and as long as they work we rarely give them
any thought. When they are damaged through injury or subject to disease
or other conditions, however, pain and stiffness can make them difficult
to ignore. Fingers are very susceptible to breaking, cuts, or jamming,
which can injure the extensor or flexor tendons, or can damage the
nails. Disease and infection can strike, whether from bites or environmental
causes, but prompt and proper medical care can keep our fingers flexing.
| Animal and Human Bites |
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Fingers, especially those of children, are one of the more frequent
sites for animal bites. Any bite, no matter the source, can develop
serious problems from infection. Crushed, torn, or otherwise damaged
tissues can also result from a bite.
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| Brachial Plexus Injury |
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Injuries to this network of nerves, which extends from the spinal
cord to the fingertips, are possible whenever a finger is cut or receives
a heavy blow. The fragile nerves can often be repaired through surgery,
which can return sensation and feelings to the fingertips.
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| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome |
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When the nerve that runs through this tunnel is pressured, tingling,
numbness, or pain may be present in the fingers. Many activities or
causes can create this condition, and both surgical and non-surgical
treatments are used to correct it. If left untreated, this syndrome
can lower your quality of life, but it can often be managed or eliminated
by visiting a hand or wrist doctor.
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| Congenital Hand Differences |
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There are millions of steps involved when an embryo develops into
a baby, and sometimes the results aren't typical. Misshapen, missing,
or extra fingers can be produced from many causes, including some
genetic ones. Often, cosmetic or functional corrections can be made.
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| De Quervain's Tendonitis |
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When the tendons at the base of the thumb become irritated because
of a new or unexpected repetitive motion, this condition may result.
New mothers, especially, are subject, primarily because of new or
awkward movements used to care for a baby.
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| Dupuytren's Disease |
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This disease causes the fingers, particularly the middle ones, to
bend inward, and the hand can no longer be laid flat. While its causes
are not known, it is often possible to treat the conditions and permit
the fingers to regain their normal positions.
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| Extensor Tendon Injuries |
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The tendons we use to straighten our fingers run close to the skin
and can be injured by even a small cut. If the tendons are damaged
or severed, a hand surgeon can often correct the condition and restore
use of the affected finger.
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| Fireworks Accident |
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Fingers are especially vulnerable when people play with fireworks.
Explosives are not toys, and fingers are needlessly lost each year
by people celebrating. It's far better - and more fun - to leave fireworks
to the professionals and use your hands to hold a loved one or a snack
while enjoying the display!
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| Flexor Tendon Injuries |
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The tendons we use to move our fingers run through a series of rings
or pulleys. If these tendons become injured or damaged, their movement
may be hindered and become painful. If the tendon breaks, finger motion
may be lost until it is corrected by surgery.
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| Hand Fractures |
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While our fingers are strong, they can be broken in many accidents,
including those that come from playing sports. When a finger is crushed
or bent unnaturally, any of its bones or joints may be fractured.
With proper care, continued use of the finger is possible.
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| Hand Infections |
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Hand infections are always serious business. Failure to have any possible
infection checked and treated by a hand doctor may result in permanent
loss of tissue or function. Infections can come from many sources,
including environmental ones, but frequently follow cuts or bites.
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| Nail Bed Injuries |
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If a nail receives a heavy blow or is crushed, the bed may be injured.
This can lead to losing the nail. Prompt attention to the injury may
uncover other damage, such as a break in the underlying bone, or can
facilitate proper recovery.
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| Nerve Injuries of the Hand |
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While some diseases can attack the nerves, they're more often injured
in accidents that can cut or crush them. If the nerve or the sheath
in which it resides is cut, surgery can often successfully treat the
problem.
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| Osteoarthritis of the Hand |
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The many joints in the fingers can become worn through use. When osteoarthritis
occurs, fingers can become stiff or painful to move. Treatment options
range from changing how the fingers are used, through splints, and
extend to surgery, depending on the severity of the condition and
the appearance of the joints involved.
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| Prosthetics and Amputation |
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If a hand is lost due to accident or other cause, many replacements
are available. A prosthesis that looks very lifelike can be crafted,
or you can be fitted with a highly functional device that lets you
perform many everyday tasks.
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| Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy |
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Feelings of intense burning or strong sensations of pain that are
out of proportion to any injury are symptoms of this condition that
are caused by a faulty nerve. The nerve continually or frequently
sends inappropriate signals or "misfires," and the condition
may come from injured nerves.
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| Replantation of the Fingers |
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When a finger is lost, it can sometimes be reattached or replanted
if it isn't too badly damaged. If this procedure can be performed,
your hand doctor will attempt to restore as much normal use of the
finger as possible.
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| Rheumatoid Arthritis |
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This form of arthritis also makes it difficult and painful to use
the fingers. Treatment begins with an examination and can include
splints, medication, and surgery to correct the damaged lining of
the joints.
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| Tendon Transfer Surgery |
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If a tendon is lost or too heavily damaged to be repaired, it is sometimes
possible to use a healthy one to replace its lost function. A working
tendon can be adapted to serve the bone that was moved by the non-working
one, with excellent results.
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| Trigger Finger |
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Our fingers move by means of a system of tendons that travel through
pulleys or rings. When a tendon becomes knotted, this movement can
be interrupted or restricted and is usually painful, but this condition
can often be corrected.
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| Vascular Disorders |
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Repair of the veins and arteries that carry blood to and from the
fingers is often possible by surgery. The relatively large amount
of blood the fingers require makes it important to maintain the flow.
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