Fracture of the finger - Causes, symptoms and treatment. MF.

Each finger of the brush, except the first, consists of 3 x bones( phalanges) connected by interphalangeal joints, the first finger( large) has only two phalanges.

Anatomy of the fingers of the hand

Symptoms of a finger fracture

Fractures of the phalange of any of the fingers are manifested by pain, swelling, deformation and restriction of movements in the injured finger. In fractures of the phalanges of the fingers, tendons of the flexor or extensor of the fingers may be damaged, with the corresponding movements sharply limited or completely absent.

First aid for the fracture of the finger

The first thing to do when the finger of the wrist is damaged is to remove the rings from all the fingers of the sore arm. The ring on the injured finger contributes to the development of edema, vascular transmission and the necrosis of the finger. Next, we impose an improvised tire on the damaged finger, or fix the damaged finger to the next finger with a band-aid or bandage. With severe pain, you can give an anesthetic drug, which is in the home medicine chest.

Diagnosis of fracture of fingers is performed using radiography.

Finger fracture treatment

Finger fractures without bias is treated in a plaster cast from the middle third of the forearm to the tip of the injured finger. Instead of gypsum, special tires are used, which leave the remaining joints of the wrist mobile, immobilizing only the damaged finger.

For fractures, finger movements are performed under local anesthesia and a plaster or splint is also applied. Tire or gypsum is worn for up to 3 weeks. Unverted fractures can be treated with the setting of a fixing knitting needle, which is removed after 3-4 weeks. Extension of the finger for the nail plate is also used to correct and hold the fragments.

The total period of treatment of a fracture of the phalanges of the fingers is 3-5 weeks.

Bus for fixation with finger fracture

If has a closed tendon injury, fracture fusion is achieved on the finger and then the plastic of the damaged tendon is made. The timing of treatment, in this case, is extended to 2-3 months.

Rehabilitation after a fracture of the finger

2-3 days after the injury, they begin to move in the unaffected fingers of the injured hand and fingers of a healthy brush. After removal of gypsum, physiotherapeutic treatment is additionally prescribed: UHF, magnet, laser, electrophoresis.

The development of movements in damaged fingers should be approached with all seriousness, especially the 1st finger. Therapeutic physical culture should begin immediately after the removal of gypsum.

Exercises for the development of movements in the fingers of the hand( with a healthy hand):

• The hands lie on the table with the palms facing down. We tear off the fingers together and alternately;
• Position too. We reduce and divorce fingers;
• Position too. We make circular movements with fingers, sliding pads on the surface of the table;
• Position too. We reduce our fingers to a pinch and simulate movements like "pinch of salt";
• Make rings, bringing the 1st finger to the others;
• We bend 2-4 fingers, 1 finger produce the outgoing movement;
• Alternately make clicks with each finger;
• We reduce the palms of both hands together, do dilution movements;
• Fingertips into the fist, alternately and together;
• Handkerchief or rosary in the fingers;
• Pour two different cereals( rice and buckwheat) on the table, mix and shuffle;
• We collect children's designer;
• We work behind the keyboard or play a musical instrument;
• Exercises using a brush extender;
• With persistent restrictions on movements, we actively knead fingers with a healthy hand.

All exercises are done 10-15 times, 3-4 times a day. It is very good to repeat exercises in a basin with a warm solution of sea salt. After the exercises, we do self-massage of the brush and rubbing the anti-inflammatory ointments.

Forecast after a fracture of the finger

Fractures of the fingers of the hand, although they do not refer to serious injuries, but can lead to a significant disruption in the function of the brush and the nature of everyday life, especially among musicians, artists, etc. So the development of movements is the key to successful recovery.

Doctor traumatologist Voronovich NA