Hand pain: Causes

Hand pain can occur in the structure of the skin to the bone. Our hands are very prone to injury because they come in direct contact with the equipment and machinery. Common conditions that give the pain of our hands are described below.

Fractures and dislocation of the bones of the hand can severely limit the function of the hand. Fracture Bennett and Rolando fracture involves the base of the thumb. They are serious injury and require rapid treatment. For more information on their subject by clicking on the respective links. Fracture Bennett and Rolando Fracture.

Infection in the tissues of the hand may lead to deformation of pain and loss of function by hand. Timely treatment can prevent complications occur. Infection is characterized by fever and throbbing pain. Information on the diagnosis and treatment of Infection of hand by clicking here.

The wounds of handrails are the following

BurnsChemical burnsElectric thermal burns injuries FrostbiteInjection

Specific aid and the management of these injuries are visible on the page of injuries of the hand.

Dupuytren's Contracture is a serious problem that can lead to severely deformed hand. In this condition, the fingers begin to move towards the Palm. This is caused by the formation of fibrous tissue in hand. To learn more about this condition on the page of the Dupuytren Contracture.

Compartment syndrome is a condition of muscles of the forearm which leads to deformation by hand. Muscles become dead and are subsequently replaced by fibrous tissue. This fibrous tissue takes his fingers in a deformed posture. Know the causes, diagnosis, treatment, first aid and the complications of this condition on the page of compartment Syndrome.

Clicking on the links above or below, see the page of hand anatomy to obtain a better understanding of these conditions.

This page was last updated February 6, 2009.

Other causes of the pain of hand...

Bennett Fracture

Rolando Fracture

Dupuytren's Contracture

Hand Infection

Hand injury

Compartment syndrome

Anatomy of the hand

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