Common causes of index finger head pain include tenosynovitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and trauma. Treatment should be based on different causes, mainly including rest and braking, medication, physical therapy and surgery.
1. Tenosynovitis: the tendon of the index finger is overactive in the tendon sheath, causing edema and aseptic inflammation of the tendon sheath. The index finger needs to be rested and braked, and treated with oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as celecoxib, and can also be treated with radiological shockwave physiotherapy, and stubborn tenosynovitis can be treated surgically by loosening the stenosis of the tendon sheath in the operation.
2. Trauma: Trauma-induced pain in the head of the index finger should be promptly braked and oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as celecoxib should be taken to relieve the pain symptoms.
3. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome caused by pain in the head of the index finger, oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as celecoxib, nutritive drugs such as methylcobalamin, etc., the symptoms of seriousness may require surgical intervention, in which the carpal tunnel is loosened to relieve the compression of the median nerve.
If the symptoms persist, you should go to the hospital in time, under the guidance of the doctor to standardize the treatment. The above medications should be used in accordance with medical advice.