Thumb inflexibility and stiffness can be caused by joint stiffness, tendon injury, tenosynovitis, etc. It can be improved by functional exercises, physiotherapy and surgical treatment.
1. Joint stiffness: thumb fracture or wrist joint fracture, due to cast immobilization, the thumb movement is limited and temporarily disabled, after removing the cast, there will be short-term inflexibility and stiffness of the thumb. After removing the cast, there will be short-term thumb inflexibility and stiffness. After performing thumb flexion and extension exercises, the thumb will gradually regain its function.
2. Tendon injury: the extension and flexion tendon of the thumb can be damaged by violence or trauma, etc. If the recovery is unsatisfactory or the ligament contracture is not satisfactory in the later stage, the thumb extension and flexion activities can be impaired or the joint has a sense of stiffness.
This kind of situation can be based on the tendon damage, with massage, physical therapy, and if necessary, surgical treatment.
3. Tendovaginitis: the thumb can complete the flexion and extension of the fingers, such as writing or doing all kinds of complex movements with the hand, there may be frequent use of the thumb, or life in the housework more, may produce tendovaginitis, resulting in localized pressure and pain in the thumb, swelling, and at the same time in the movement of the thumb has the symptom of inflexibility.
The pain can be relieved by rest, massage, and the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen.
Inflexibility and stiffness of the thumb, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time to clarify the cause of the disease and receive regular treatment.