Finger weakness
• Finger weakness is the symptom of loss of strength of muscles of the hand.
• Finger weakness may be loss of the stability of the ligaments and tendons of the finger.
• Finger weakness can be a weakness of the muscles supporting the finger or a laxity of the tendons connecting the finger.
• Finger weakness that is isolated to specific location of the finger can result from:
· stroke
· carpal tunnel syndrome
· muscle damage
· injury to a nerve
· multiple sclerosis.
• Finger weakness should be evaluated by your doctor.
Posted on January 5, 2009
