Question 1

my dad has a hard knot in the center of his right hand on top of his ring finger tendon. pain comes and goes. could this be dupuytren contracture or ?

Accepted Answer

See below: Dupuytren's contractures occur on the palmer aspect of the hand and commonly affect the fourth and fifth digit . I would recommend you have your father seeking orthopedic hand surgeon for evaluation of this problem. Good luck thank you.

Question 2

cant open fingers last three of right hand. knot on top. and hard mass where tendons and veins are on inside wrist. very painful.

Accepted Answer

See details: Then see an orthopedist or hand surgeon and have the hand and wrist evaluated.

Question 3

over 3 months my hands & wrists ache like theyre broke. the veins & tendons from fingers all the way to elbows swell, burn, & sting. veins get knots in them. pain getting more intense all the time. what could it be? starting to scare me

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Doctor can evaluate: Those are interesting symptoms, and may be due to nerve issues (like carpal tunnel symptoms). One can see her primary care doctor, who may refer to a neurologist, to see what all the details are, and to look for a cause. One should write down the symptoms on a calendar, including when they happen, how long they last, what activities were done (note all activities), any medications used, etc...

Question 4

large knot appeared overnight on r arm abt 1" from bend in wrist. painful to touch, hard, hurts to move thumb in/outward. pulled/torn muscle/tendon?

Accepted Answer

Called Dequarvaine: Also called first dorsa extensor tensynovitis
Usually seen with RA, Diabetes, gout, or hypothyoidism also occcionally from trauma.
Need to see your PCP and have proper blood test and then proper treatmant accordingly.

Question 5

how long does a slightly cut tendon on the hand take to heal?

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If only slightly cut: It doesn't matter. If repaired, 3 weeks for flexor and 4 for extensor to start moving under their own power.

Question 6

i cut my hand. how can i be sure that my tendon is not damaged?

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See a hand surgeon!: A hand surgeon will examine you and perform some tests to make sure that your tendon was not damaged. Sometimes, with partial tendon injuries, you can still bend your fingers. However, if you don't treat it properly, they can tear completely and you will lose finger motion.

Question 7

what would you prescribe for chronic tendon inflammation in backs of both hands?

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See a rheumatologist: I would prescribe a consultation with a rheumatologist. Tendon inflammation in that area can be the result of an inflammatory arthritis. Do not self treat.

Question 8

what's tendon hand surgery necessary for?

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Restore function: If you cut or rupture a tendon you will lose the ability to either extend or flex a joint. Repair is necessary to restore the function. In the hand, each tendon has a specific function.
More information is needed for a precise explanation.

Question 9

does a hand tendon injury have major presenting symptoms?

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Usually: Usually an injury to the hand will result in lack of full extension
or flexion in one of the fingers. In some cases where there is 
a laceration, the specific injury is more obvious. In some cases
a tendon might be injured without a laceration making the diagnosis
and a precise orthopedic exam very important. Most tendon injuries
need to be treated shortly after the injury for the best result.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: hand tendon injury?

Accepted Answer

See below: Tendons are tubular soft tissue structured that connect muscles to bones.  When muscles contract, they pull on tendons which transmit that force to the bones causing motion.  Tendons can be injured by over use or sudden injury.  When they occur in the hand they would be described as hand tendon injuries.  Severe hand tendon injuries may require surgery and extensive rehab.

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My dad has a hard knot in the center of his right hand on top of his ring finger tendon. pain comes and goes. could this be dupuytren contracture or ?

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Cant open fingers last three of right hand. knot on top. and hard mass where tendons and veins are on inside wrist. very painful.

A member asked:

Over 3 months my hands & wrists ache like theyre broke. the veins & tendons from fingers all the way to elbows swell, burn, & sting. veins get knots in them. pain getting more intense all the time. what could it be? starting to scare me

A member asked:

Large knot appeared overnight on r arm abt 1" from bend in wrist. painful to touch, hard, hurts to move thumb in/outward. pulled/torn muscle/tendon?

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How long does a slightly cut tendon on the hand take to heal?

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I cut my hand. how can i be sure that my tendon is not damaged?

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What would you prescribe for chronic tendon inflammation in backs of both hands?

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What's tendon hand surgery necessary for?

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Does a hand tendon injury have major presenting symptoms?

A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: hand tendon injury?

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