Climber's Finger

Abstract

If conservative therapy is found to be ineffective after three months, suturing of the tendon sheath should be indicated for climber's finger.

Surgical Repair of Multiple Pulley Injuries—Evaluation of a New Combined Pulley Repair

“…A further motive for using our current technique is the importance of the C pulleys in finger function, because the consequences of C pulley ruptures have lately been detected. 7,28 The C pulleys also enhance the tendon sheath and stabilize the tendons. Our approach restores their function.…”

Wilderness medicine

“…[6] Retrospective surveys have shed light on the nature and frequency of traumatic injuries sustained while climbing. [37][38][39][40][41][42][43][44][45][46] Advances in cervical spine management and immobilization, opiate-based pain control, and invasive procedures are being discussed. [47][48][49][50][51] Advanced techniques such as shoulder reduction are being taught to lay providers.…”

Tendon injuries of the hand in athletes

“…1988 yılında ilk defa Bollen tarafından tanımlanmış olan durum "Tırmanıcı parmağı-Climber Finger" olarak bilinmektedir. [54][55][56][57][58] Profosyenel olarak bu sporlarla ilgilenen sporcuların %50'si bu yaralanmadan dolayı muzdariptir. En sık orta ve yüzük parmaklarda görülür.…”

“…İstirahat halinde ağrı genelde yoktur ancak tırmanmaya başlandığında ortaya çıkan ağrı can sıkıcıdır. [57] Tanıda manyetik rezonans görüntüleme ve dinamik ultrason kullanılmaktadır. Tedavide daha çok konservatif yöntemler denenir.…”