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Damage to the ligaments of the upper extremity
Damage to the ligaments of radiocarpal joint
Wrist ligaments are located on its sides and act to strengthen the joint. Most often damaged the lateral ligament of the ulna. This occurs in the fall of man, when he relies on an outstretched hand.
There is pain and swelling in the wrist joint and the rear of one of the side surfaces of the brush. On X-rays show no traumatic injuries.
Treatment consists of applying a removable cast or special fastener wrist for one week. Then the blindfold is removed and prescribed physiotherapy treatment (application of paraffin and ozokerite, baths, massage). The duration of treatment up to three weeks. Damage to the ligaments first metacarpophalangeal joint
First metacarpophalangeal joint is the site of attachment of the thumb to the bones of the hand, ie it is a base of the thumb. Damage to this joint is under the influence of forces along the axis of the thumb, which may occur in the fall, with an emphasis on this finger, or a game of volleyball, when a direct hit with the force of a finger on the ball.
The patient is worried about the pain when moving the thumb, especially when trying to take your finger away. In the joint there is swelling and edema.
Treatment. Finger slug flex in the joints and fix plaster Longuet for 10 days. After removing the plaster is appointed by physiotherapy. Duration of treatment from 2 to 3 weeks. Damage to the lateral ligaments interphalangeal joints
The lateral ligament interphalangeal joints are respectively the name on the side surfaces of phalanges phalanx one to another, and act to strengthen the interphalangeal joints. They can be damaged with a sharp sideways thumb. Usually there is their partial damage - tear ligaments.
The patient is worried about the pain of the finger to the side, swelling in the area of damage.
Treatment consists of applying a plaster Longuet, after a slight flexion of the finger joints. After 10 days, remove and appoint Longuet physiotherapy.
