We so often take our hands for granted. We use them to cook, clean, lift, eat, write, and type, among so many other things. When we lose the function of our hands, we feel vulnerable and helpless. Hand injury, compounded with other conditions such as osteoarthritis or ganglion cysts, can temporarily debilitate an individual for a while depending on the level of injury. Most people wait a day or two to see if the symptoms subside, but in the meantime, they may experience excruciating pain as they try to cook, type or write, especially if the hand they use the most is sprained. The most common causes of hand injury include repetitive motion (such as using a computer mouse), catching the body from a fall, and playing sports. Later in life, a hand injury may reveal a deeper, more serious condition such as gout or basal joint arthritis (in the thumb). Whether your needs are short-term or long-term, A-1 Home Care can send a skilled caregiver your way for a few hours a day to help you with chores or perform administrative tasks if you work from home.
Types of Hand Injuries
Hand injuries come in many forms, and if you have a condition like gout or arthritis, it may make the symptoms worse.
Sprains & Strains – Also known as a ligament injury, this type of injury damages tissue that links two bones together. When the ligament is overstretched, there could be some small tears or the ligament could be completely severed. A person with a sprained ligament or strained tendon feels swelling, pain, inflammation, tenderness, and instability in the joint area.
Finger/Wrist Dislocation – When bones are forced out of their natural position by sports, accidents, falls, finger jams, etc., a dislocation occurs and sometimes you can see the bone protruding from the skin. When this happens, the individual has much difficulty or is completely unable to move his joint. These types of injuries require immediate medical attention.
Fractures – As the name signifies, fractures are broken bones. Symptoms include swelling, bruising, and loss of function. Like finger and wrist dislocations, fractures are caused by sports activities, accidents, or violent blows to the body. Immobilization such as a cast or splint is usually in order, and if the injury is serious enough, surgery may be required.
24 Hour Care
If you are suffering from a hand injury and are temporarily immobilized, let A-1 Home Care help. Our highly skilled 24-hour caregivers will assist you with cooking, cleaning, bathing, grooming, and transportation to grocery stores or medical appointments. Having an extra pair of hands is especially helpful if you have a job that requires some work at home, such as grading papers or responding to emails at home. When it’s too painful to type or write, let a live-in caregiver perform some administrative tasks for you so you can worry less.
A-1 Home Care is a licensed, bonded, and insured agency serving families in Los Angeles and Orange County. We are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, including major holidays like Independence Day, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving. We never close! You can always count on us for in-home support and be connected to our live operators 24 hours a day. A-1 Home Care provides quality live-in, live-out, round-the-clock in-home care for people of all ages.
For more information, call A-1 Home Care today at (562) 929-8400 or (310) 366-7964. You may also visit our website https://www.a-1homecare.com/ for more details.
