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The thumb IP joint is a synovial, uniaxial hinge joint that only allows flexion and extension movements in the sagittal plane. It is the least complex and most stable of the 3 thumb joints, and its marked stability is one of the main reasons the joint is injured so infrequently. 1,2
4 mar 2024 · The distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint connects the bones at the tips of the fingers. People with arthritis may experience pain, stiffness, and swelling in this joint. However, home...
24 wrz 2023 · Pain in the IP joint of your thumb, located just below your thumbnail, can be due to several conditions, such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Medically reviewed by Nancy Carteron, M.D., FACR. Written by Suan Pineda. Updated on September 24, 2023.
24 lut 2022 · Simple exercises can include a thumb stretch, in which you attempt to touch the tip of your thumb to just under your pinky finger. Another stretch, called IP, uses flexion.
29 mar 2023 · Pain or a lack of movement in the thumb could indicate an underlying health condition, such as arthritis or a sprain or other injury. Exercises, splinting, and medication are some of the...
5 lip 2019 · The thumb IP joint degeneration similarly may manifest early with pain and mucous cysts and later with angular and rotary defects. Radiographs typically show joint space narrowing, osteophytes, bone cysts, and sclerosis of the subchondral bone.
16 cze 2022 · Icing the joint for five to 15 minutes several times a day can help relieve swelling and pain. Apply heat. For some, heat may be more effective than cold in relieving pain.
