Thumb Tendonitis
There are several types of injuries that can affect the thumb. Among the most common types is thumb tendonitis(1), which is brought on by a swelling of the tendons along the thumb side of the wrist. It causes pain when the affected hand is doing something or when the wrist is turned. Most of the time, thumb tendonitis(2) is caused when the hand is moved into an awkward position. This causes the ligaments and tendons to become damaged and irritated. This condition is usually treated by not using the affected hand and taking anti-inflammatory medications. We shall examine what thumb tedonitis(3) is, how to check for signs of it, and how to treat the condition.
The condition occurs when the tendons in the side of the wrist become swollen or inflamed. When the tendon swells, it becomes difficult for them to move as they should in the wrist. This causes them to bump against the nerves in that area, which causes the pain and tenderness. The best way to check for thumb tendonitis(4) is checking to see if the thumb side of the wrist is swollen or tender.
If the wrist and thumb ever become slightly swollen and painful to move, then you may have the condition. If so, a doctor can check for it with a Finkelstein test. This is a diagnosis test made to check for thumb tendonitis(5) by making the person make a fist with his or her hand. It is quite painful for a person with the condition, and the most common findings with the test is tenderness over the tendons on the thumb side.
There are several ways to treat this condition. The first way is to rest the thumb and wrist with a splint. A doctor may also prescribe anti-inflammatory medication, either taken by mouth or by injection into the affected area. This medicine will help by reducing the swelling and pain. The main treatment of thumb tendonitis(6), however, is not doing activities that can cause the condition to flare up in pain. Usually it will go away on its own.
This form of tedonitis is caused when the tendons in the wrist on the thumb side begin to swell up. It is primarily caused when the thumb and wrist are put into an awkward position. The best way to check for thumb tendonitis(7) is to take a Finkelstein test, which can be painful for somebody with the condition. It is treated by rest and, if needed, anti-inflammatory medication.