How to help relieve stiff fingers

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Anne Wajon

Here we take a look at why stiff fingers may occur, and what you can do to help relieve stiffness, including splinting and specific exercises.

What is a volar plate injury?

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Anne Wajon

The Volar Plate is a thick ligament which joins together two bones in the finger and prevents hyperextension. It is located on the palm side of the finger in the metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints where they reinforce the joint capsules and enhance joint stability. It is most commonly injured at the proximal phalanx interpahalangeal (PIP) joint which is anatomically more unstable to it’s surrounding joints.

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Articles & Posts in Tag: volar plate injury

How to help relieve stiff fingers

Here we take a look at why stiff fingers may occur, and what you can do to help relieve stiffness, including splinting and specific exercises.

What is a volar plate injury?