Topic: Dislocated finger (Read 7078 times)

AdClem · « **Reply #15 on:** July 17, 2013, 01:56:23 PM »

Post script.

Thanks for your replies.

On advice, I've just been to have it X-rayed. I was told off for yanking it back in, but also complimented on having made a good job of it. "Nice dislocation reduction, but we never do that until we've done an X-ray first. If it had been fractured too, you might have ended up doing a lot more damage. Rugby players are notorious for making things worse. The only exception is if the finger has gone white, which means blood's not getting to it. Then you want to do it quickly"

"Can I play on Saturday?"

Deep sigh..."If you must, but if it gets hit again it'll certainly bring tears to your eyes."

You pays your money, and takes your choice.

ajmw89 · « **Reply #16 on:** July 17, 2013, 02:00:06 PM »

Yes, you shouldn't do it until you've had it x rayed, but the longer you leave it, the longer it will take to get back to somewhere approaching normality.

At least you've had it checked out properly though. Hope it heals quickly

jamielsn15 · « **Reply #17 on:** July 17, 2013, 02:38:42 PM »

Got hit on the end of the thumb few years ago, split the bone but not down to the knuckle joint.

A consultant (who was more interested in talking cricket than my thumb) insisted on immobilising it. When the metal brace was removed, I couldn't move it, due to scar tissue. The result was I went to a local sports physio who is excellent and she said a) I shouldn't have had it immobilised, as the break didn't cause any lack of movement in the joint and b) I would need (very)painful friction massage to break down the scar tissue.

Cue 3 �40 sessions that brought stars to my eyes - the pain was incredible.

When I did it, I felt the joint moving around, so popped it back in. A month or so ago I did the middle finger of the same hand. No dislocation, but it felt as though the bone was broken. It may have been bad bruising but I haven't treated it (other than check blood flow, range of movement and swelling) and, aside from some slight swelling remaining, everything seems fine.

My advice if it happens to anyone? Get it X ray, but if it hasn't crossed a joint, don't get it immobilised...

ajmw89 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 17, 2013, 02:42:49 PM »

Or, to keep the doc happy, let them immobilise it there then take the strapping off when you get home.

billyb · « **Reply #19 on:** July 31, 2013, 10:43:01 PM »

Hi Guys,
Long time since I last posted and it is nice to see the forum looking stronger than ever.
On Saturday I did a diving stop on the boundary where I was running directly behind the ball and had to dive over it to retrieve it just before it hit the rope. I may have stopped the 4, but my finger lodged itself in the ground and I landed on top of my hand, giving a horrible crack and I felt something snap or go. I played on (shelling a sitter), but the pain was immense and Deep Heat/ Paracetamol didn't touch it. I strapped it up, left it, and have sought medical advice.

However, 4 days on and the 2nd joint of my index finger is still very sore to the touch, I don't quite have full movement, though it is better than it was, and to move or even clap, for example, causes considerable pain.
My parents say that I will have pulled a ligament or something, as it is no longer as swollen as it was and therefore can't have broken it.
However, I can feel something moving inside it when I shake my hand (Ouch) and if I press the right side of my finger I get un-natural movement towards my thumb, and I can feel a cracking sensation.

A) What do you think has happened and
B) Should I seek medical advice or just man-up....

Cheers and Kind Regards,
Billy B

tim2000s · « **Reply #20 on:** August 01, 2013, 07:01:24 AM »

Quote from: billyb on July 31, 2013, 10:43:01 PM

A) What do you think has happened and
B) Should I seek medical advice or just man-up....

Cheers and Kind Regards,
Billy B

You should probably have sought medical attention immediately after doing it. It does sound as though something may have broken/snapped, and you could require surgery. Manning up is likely to leave you with restricted use of your index finger...

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