How to treat a fractured finger

 Discovered or suspected presence of a fracture in his fingers (especially if the injured finger), immediately contact traumatology. The primary task of the doctor at the turn of the finger - a comparison of the fragments (if there is a displaced fracture). If this procedure is not carried out in the shortest possible time - in the first or second day after the injury - a function of the finger may be irretrievably lost. If there is a fracture without displacement of bone fragments on the injured finger impose a plaster palmar splint bus Boehler or modern plastic retainer. Term wearing of fixing devices - approximately one month.

A comparison of the fragments is usually carried out with local anesthesia, and then put on the finger plaster on two or three weeks. During this time, should disappear traumatic inflammation and swelling, bruising disappear.

If the fragments are dispersed widely, and a comparison of their conservative way possible, surgery is performed under general anesthesia. Surgeon reveals fragments, installs them in the correct position and fixes the metal spokes (one or two). The wound was sutured and put on the finger cast for a month. After this period, a second operation is carried out, in order to extract the spokes. Gypsum is then applied again and allowed to five weeks.

In any case, a damaged finger flexion is fixed in position. Incorrect immobilization (Erect) can lead to stiffness of the finger. The other fingers are not affected by trauma are left free. After removing the locking devices patient should immediately begin to "develop" the injured finger, ie to make them active movements in gradually increasing volume. At the same time appointed physiotherapy and physiotherapy. All these measures are aimed at combating the development of stiffness of the finger.

Depending on the nature and location of the fracture, with no complications, restored ability to work through one-half months.