A broken finger is among the most common type of injury any athlete can have in his entire career. Any impact to the finger will usually result to a break or fracture on any of the three small fingers of the hand(s). The pain experienced by the patient will vary depending on the damages done to the extremities. In most cases, taping the finger is important in order to promote proper healing and alignment which are vital for good recovery.

Regular individuals are also prone to this injury as any impact on the fingers can cause this problem. Accidental bumping into an object will result to the jarring of the extremities which in return would result to an injury. Most people would find it uncomfortable to bend or straighten the affected finger when in this type of situation. This condition hinders a person from performing his or her best in either occupational or athletic purposes.

As soon as you have incurred the injury, immediately seek medical help and get it x-rayed or scanned with MRI to determine the extent of the damage. Preventive measures should also be taken in order to avoid adding more problems to the situation. Bracing or taping the injury would give enough support for the finger while resting and immobilizing for a period of time. Buddy strapping is also a good idea as it provides extra support from the other finger. It is not advisable for a person to use his affected hand for a while as this would aggravate the problem. Weight bearing should be avoided as it can really have an impact on your condition as well as with the recovery process.

Inflammation is usually controlled using cold therapy. Apply an ice pack on top of the affected area to reduce the swelling of the finger. This process can also aid in providing relief from the pain. Avoid placing ice directly on top of the skin as it can cause burns and discoloration. In case there is bleeding, elevation is necessary in order to stop the continuous dripping of blood. Elevate the finger above the heart in order to prevent the bleeding process. Cold therapy also stops the blood from flowing out.

In most cases, allowing the fracture to rest while on the buddy strap is enough to heal the injury. The body has the amazing ability of repairing itself after an injury has set in especially when you are giving it the right medication, treatment, and rehabilitation program. A minimum of 4 weeks is needed in order to allow a broken finger(s) to heal and rejuvenate itself.

Serious cases though require more than the normal treatment procedures, especially when the tendons, muscle tissues, and nerves are affected. In such situations, surgery would be required in order to properly recover from the injury. Although the use of surgery in most of the injuries is quite rare, most of the athletes require this type of treatment in order to get back in their game as quickly as possible.

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