Topic: Finger Protection (Read 3208 times)

ScottParko · « **on:** November 12, 2015, 06:37:37 PM »

I had a nice early winter net last night and naturally broke the top of my finger (wedding ring finger) rustily fending a short ball. I'm not stupid enough to go straight back in but want to go back in sooner rather than later.
So my question is after a bit of rest, can anyone advise on how to protect said finger a bit more when batting?

WalkingWicket37 · « **Reply #1 on:** November 12, 2015, 06:46:01 PM »

Play the ball with the blade rather than your hand

Vitas Cricket · « **Reply #2 on:** November 12, 2015, 07:01:58 PM »

Ultimately there isn't much to be done with simply fractures of fingers/hands

I've played at least 50% of the least 3 seasons with some sort of break in either my finger or hand. As I'm cricket mad I tend to just play through it. I am at wicket keeper though we tend to be a bit odd

ScottParko · « **Reply #3 on:** November 12, 2015, 07:14:10 PM »

To just play is what I was going to do! Worth asking though I thought!

Thesmiff · « **Reply #4 on:** November 12, 2015, 07:16:44 PM »

Quote from: Vitas Cricket on November 12, 2015, 07:01:58 PM

Ultimately there isn't much to be done with simply fractures of fingers/hands

I've played at least 50% of the least 3 seasons with some sort of break in either my finger or hand. As I'm cricket mad I tend to just play through it. I am at wicket keeper though we tend to be a bit odd

Do you strap your knuckles up? I use either boots padded strapping tape or finger supports designed for volleyball. They both do a decent job, but it still didn't stop me struggling to get measured for a wedding ring a few years back!

Sivlar13 · « **Reply #5 on:** November 12, 2015, 07:41:04 PM »

Quote from: Vitas Cricket on November 12, 2015, 07:01:58 PM

Ultimately there isn't much to be done with simply fractures of fingers/hands

I've played at least 50% of the least 3 seasons with some sort of break in either my finger or hand. As I'm cricket mad I tend to just play through it. I am at wicket keeper though we tend to be a bit odd

Broken fingers are like battle scars, especially for keepers. The wonkier the finger the better.

Seniorplayer · « **Reply #6 on:** November 12, 2015, 08:01:00 PM »

Ball hit me on the tip of index finger broke it at the first knuckle put in a finger splint for 3 weeks healed up okay.

SteffanLangholz · « **Reply #7 on:** November 12, 2015, 08:04:33 PM »

Depending on the break, If it's a shattered bone, a chip, clean snap, line fracture or a joint snap, my advice as a physio would differ quite a lot. Get it scanned, don't go getting stupid arthritis!

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rbanners · « **Reply #8 on:** November 12, 2015, 08:15:21 PM »

I would say that:
A) may be worth an X Ray to check if broken
B) If def broken, then "may" need manipulation if displaced to put back in place
C) if comminuted ie loads of pieces then may be strapped to be immobilised to allow better healing
D) orthopods are generally loathe to k-wire or nail distal phalanges as they usually just heal up!
As steffan says, depending on how bad your injury looks/feels may be worth going to GP to get an XR form to go to hospital. Am guessing it's no longer an accident or emergency.
I don't think there's any reason for a scan unless the XR looks horrendous. And you'd only get an XR if the mechanism of injury or examination of your finger was horrendous.
Does this make sense?
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ProCricketer1982 · « **Reply #9 on:** November 12, 2015, 10:21:55 PM »

Quote from: ScottParko on November 12, 2015, 06:37:37 PM

I had a nice early winter net last night and naturally broke the top of my finger (wedding ring finger) rustily fending a short ball. I'm not stupid enough to go straight back in but want to go back in sooner rather than later.
So my question is after a bit of rest, can anyone advise on how to protect said finger a bit more when batting?

Simple, get s pair of Stretton fox gloves and you won't hurt it again

ScottParko · « **Reply #10 on:** November 13, 2015, 08:01:44 AM »

Quote from: rbanners on November 12, 2015, 08:15:21 PM

I would say that:
A) may be worth an X Ray to check if broken
B) If def broken, then "may" need manipulation if displaced to put back in place
C) if comminuted ie loads of pieces then may be strapped to be immobilised to allow better healing
D) orthopods are generally loathe to k-wire or nail distal phalanges as they usually just heal up!
As steffan says, depending on how bad your injury looks/feels may be worth going to GP to get an XR form to go to hospital. Am guessing it's no longer an accident or emergency.
I don't think there's any reason for a scan unless the XR looks horrendous. And you'd only get an XR if the mechanism of injury or examination of your finger was horrendous.
Does this make sense?
Cheers

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I've already had xrays and referred to a hand specialist, seeing them on Monday. I haven't saw my xray yet so I'm not sure how bad it is otherwise I would possibly know where I stand now. By all accounts the hand specialist is only open certain days so I have to wait until Monday to see them, in the meantime I've just had my two fingers strapped together which feels pointless as the break is at the tip.

ScottParko · « **Reply #11 on:** November 13, 2015, 08:03:00 AM »

Quote from: ProCricketer1982 on November 12, 2015, 10:21:55 PM

Simple, get s pair of Stretton fox gloves and you won't hurt it again

I would love to, they look and sound awesome, but as a recent uni graduate a few weeks away from getting into work I rely on sports direct flash sales (which I'm too late on) to be able to afford things.

ProCricketer1982 · « **Reply #12 on:** November 13, 2015, 08:13:52 AM »

Quote from: ScottParko on November 13, 2015, 08:03:00 AM

I would love to, they look and sound awesome, but as a recent uni graduate a few weeks away from getting into work I rely on sports direct flash sales (which I'm too late on) to be able to afford things.

Don't believe you

Those loans don't spend themselves. I'm yet to meet a genuinely hard up student... Always money for gadgets, clothes, takeaways and beer

ScottParko · « **Reply #13 on:** November 13, 2015, 09:28:55 AM »

Quote from: ProCricketer1982 on November 13, 2015, 08:13:52 AM

Don't believe you

Those loans don't spend themselves. I'm yet to meet a genuinely hard up student... Always money for gadgets, clothes, takeaways and beer

Train fairs to uni 4 days a week, board, countless amount of books, 10p a sheet to print at uni all adds up too. I'll show you my bank account if you like, not a penny. If I was wasting the loans I had I would have top end things such as Stretton Fox gloves and pads, and I wouldn't be upset at missing out on a �13 GN F18 because I would just pay �100 odd quid for one instead.

rbanners · « **Reply #14 on:** November 13, 2015, 09:40:55 AM »

Scott -
Sorry to hear this (about finger).
The "buddy strap" isn't pointless. It's designed to immobilise/restrict the fracture to allow it to heal. The more it moves, the slower and possibly worse it will heal.
Don't feel rushed by the specialist and don't be afraid to ask them to explain things!
Good luck.
R

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