If you think you have a broken finger, it’s important to get it checked out.
While most finger fractures have simple treatments, others may require surgical intervention.
This article will present an overview of the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of finger fractures.
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Therefore, it is important that you have an injury evaluated if you are unsure of the diagnosis.
Causes of a Broken Finger
Most finger fractures occur as a result of an injury.
Often, this means limited mobility or chronic deformity of a finger.
“A splint on a fractured finger is typically worn for about three weeks.
When the broken finger is out of position, thedeformity may need to be corrected, or “reduced.
“Often this can be done underlocal anesthesia.
In this case, an injection is given into the small nerves at the base of the finger.
The injection anesthetizes the finger and allows your healthcare provider to manipulate the fracture and correct the deformity.
Can a fractured finger heal without a cast?
Without proper treatment, a broken finger may end up misaligned, painful, or stiff.
When Is Surgery Needed?
The reason is that stiffness can be a worse outcome than a subtle malalignment of the digit.
Outlook for a Broken Finger
Finger fractures generally heal well after appropriate treatment.
Simple fractures can be easily treated and result in excellent recovery.
More severe or complex cases may result in stiff and poorly functioning fingerseven with optimal treatments.
Preventing a Broken Finger
Most finger fractures happen from accidents that cannot be prevented.
They include:
Summary
Fractures are a common cause of pain and deformity of the fingers.
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