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Hand disorder, advice please
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Go back to your GP and get a referral.
I wouldn't mention an unrelated issue to your orthopaedic specialist. -
@Nystagmite Thanks I thought that's what I'd have to do...
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In my experience, there are orthopaedic surgeons who specialise in hands and those who specialise in feet!
You could ask your GP to refer you to a hand therapist (who would be a physio not a doctor). Might help. I had a few sessions with a hand therapist. There are exercises available as well as aids like splints, and sponges and play dough to squeeze. -
@Matilda Thanks. It changes so much from day to day and just want to know what's causing it and if there's anything I can do to stop it getting worse. I'm left handed so I'm agrivating it all the time. I have physio once a month and she just manipulates it but it doesn't make any difference. I'll ask my GP about a hand therapist..
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@wildlife
My hand therapist told me that the exercises and aids could stop the deformity in my hands getting worse. She was a specialist in hand therapy and very good, working in a hospital. -
An update, I've now been diagnosed with trigger finger and I can have an injection of Steroids into the joint of my left middle finger. Firstly has anyone else had this and how painful is the injection and does it work. I am left handed so don't want to lose the use of my dominant hand. Also interested in DWP's attitude to trigger finger as regards a reason to need help with preparing food for my next PIP review. I have other upper body pain and strength issues but despite physio evidence none of it was accepted on my claim last year.
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Sorry to hear this, @wildlife. I've had a look through our active users and you appear to be the first to discuss this. However, I did find this blog post on trigger finger care that you may be interested in.
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Thanks Pippa, Yes it's definitely what the problem is. I did hear that this was more or less cured when someone else had the Steroid injection but would like confirmation before I put myself through any treatment that might not work. I knit for a charity that send clothes to hospitals for preemies and babies that didn't make it and I do want to carry on as long as I can..
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hi wildlife i have trigger finger. my mom also had it it can be very painful and really frustrating. i haven't seen anyone about it as i have had it since i was a child. i have just learnt to live with it.
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Hi @wildlife
I would also like to suggest that you ask for a referral to the hand therapy clinic as they may be able to help you manage your condition
A hand therapist is a registered occupational therapist or physiotherapist who specialises in the rehabilitation of patients with conditions affecting the hands and upper limb.
A hand therapist’s high level of specialization requires advanced post-graduate education and clinical experience. He or she can provide advice regarding exercise, preventative care, aids to daily living and ergonomic consultation.
A hand therapist often works alongside consultants and surgeons.
Hope you are able to get some improvement soon
Best Wishes
Jean
Jean Merrilees BSc MRCOT
You can read more of my posts at: https://community.scope.org.uk/categories/ask-an-occupational-therapist
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