Hand Injuries

Carpal tunnel syndrome, fractures, tendinitis, osteoarthritis, other finger injuries and diseases, and more can lead to significant hand pain and symptoms. Many times, solving these problems requires special procedures and ultimately surgery. To talk about this topic and shed light on what to do about Hand Injuries, Dr. Enrique Espinosa, Orthopedist and specialist in Hand Surgery, talks to us from KAM Orthopedics & Care, in this exclusive interview with Lorena Martínez for SaludPanama .com. 

Some frequently consulted hand injuries:

1. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS):
   • Description: CTS is a condition in which the median nerve becomes compressed in the wrist, causing pain, numbness, and weakness in the hand.
   • Causes: Repetition of wrist movements, genetic factors, obesity and diabetes.
   • Transmission: Rest, splints, physical therapy and, in severe cases, surgery.

1. Trigger finger (stenosing tenosynovitis):
   • Description: It is characterized by difficulty extending or flexing a finger due to inflammation of the tendons.
   • Causes: Overuse, trauma or inflammatory diseases.
   • Transmission: Rest, corticosteroid injections or surgery.

1. de Quervain's tenosynovitis:
   • Description: Inflammation of the tendons at the base of the thumb.
   • Causes: Repetitive movements of the thumb and wrist.
   • Transmission: Rest, splints and, in some cases, surgery.

1. Osteoarthritis of the carpometacarpal joint of the thumb (CMC):
   • Description: Degeneration of the joint at the base of the thumb.
   • Causes: Wear with age and excessive use.
   • Transmission: Physical therapy, splints and, in severe cases, surgery.

Remember that it is always important to consult a medical professional for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment plan.