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Additionally, the patient had a dislocated thumb interphalangeal (IP) joint, enabling us to use the extensor pollicis longus tendon for tendon transfer in combination with thumb IP joint fusion. The patient demonstrated favourable finger range-of-motion outcomes at the 6-month postoperative assessment...
The common term for a fracture of this area is called a Boxer's fracture. The next knuckle out toward the fingertip is the joint closest to the hand and between the finger bones. It is termed the proximal inter-phalangeal joint (PIP). This joint may be dislocated in sporting events when...
The coccyx, also known as the tailbone, is a triangular bone at the base of the spine formed by three to five fused vertebrae. Explore the characteristics of a dislocated coccyx, its symptoms, and typical treatments for the injury.
A dislocation is an injury that forces bones out of their normal position. Symptoms and signs of dislocated fingers include pain, deformity, and swelling and an inability to move the finger. Treatment involves reducing the joint to move the bones back to their normal position and then splinting...
Coldwater immersion is an effective treatment for a sprained finger because the cold water can surround all of the injured area rather than just one side of the finger as in the application of an ice pack. Coldwater immersion can easily be accomplished with the use of a large cup, water,...
Cover the injury with a damp bandage, if possible. Elevate the hand above the heart to reduce bleeding. Retrieve the amputated body part (if possible). If possible, cover the amputated body part, keep it damp, and place the part (for example, finger or thumb) near ice to cool. Do not...
Michael Jordan played through a badly sprained wrist and dislocated index finger in 1997-98. He suffered permanent damage to that finger in January 1999. From 1996-2003, MJ ranked #1 in clutch shooting with 5 seconds left…9-22, or 40.9%.pic.twitter.com/CSeePIO529 ...
Doctors typically diagnosetendonitisby aphysical examalone. If you have symptoms of tendonitis, your doctor may order anultrasoundor MRI scans to help determine if a tendon is thickened, dislocated, or torn. But these tests are usually unnecessary for newly diagnosed cases. Your doctor may also ...
We offer both surgical and non-surgical treatments for carpal tunnel, ganglion cysts, jammed and dislocated fingers, arthritis, sprains, fractures of the hand, wrist, or finger, hand tendonitis, and more. READ MORE HIP & GROIN We offer both surgical and non-surgical treatments for bursitis, te...