2006-10-15 22:49:34 · 9 answers · asked by khoshdel88 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
this could be Dupuytren's Contracture in which the tissue under your palm skin (known as the Fascia) becomes abnormal forming a tight band which pulls a finger inwards into the palm.
If you can place your palm flat down on a table then they will not operate but if not then there have been thousands of successful operations.
2006-10-16 01:32:05 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi well this all depends why the finger is bent,have you had a recent or an old fracture on this finger? If so sometimes yes you can its really up to the orthopaedic team in your local hospital,this will involve a painful precedure off resetting the finger to the correct postion and allignment and maybe inserting pins through the finger itself but these will be removed at a later stage.Go see your gp and speak to him he may refer you,or you can go private for this too.
2006-10-16 05:59:22 · answer #2 · answered by Sexy Red 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends why it is bent and which finger and how long it has been like that. My bf had dupreyne's contaction..i think that's what it's called..Colin C knows what I mean..some of his fingers were straightened but one won't. the nerves and muscles can wither and then you can lose the finger. if it doesn't straighten with the next surgery he's having it removed as it interferes with his job and his martial arts
2006-10-17 14:21:38 · answer #3 · answered by minerva 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, you can although it depends what it is caused by, if it is caused by arthritis or diabetes it is unlikely that they would attempt repair. It sounds like the condition you have is in need of a 'trigger tendon repair. this can be done by an orthopeadic surgeon and is a routine operation. It is most common in your ring fingers, but sometimes it can be found in the thumb. It is often caused by swelling that pushes on the trigger tendon and therefore doesn't allow it too straighten properly.
2006-10-16 09:45:44 · answer #4 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends why its bend. If its after a break, it would involve rebreaking the finger and resetting it. If its a natural deformity, then it probably wont make much of a difference.
2006-10-16 05:51:58 · answer #5 · answered by Emma W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but unless it is serious, really bothers whoever has it, or it is strictly a religious practice to keep straight fingers, it maybe a bit risky. Then again, if the finger is completely useless as it is, it might be worth something. Cost might be a bit high though..
2006-10-16 05:52:40 · answer #6 · answered by xdannifenx 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, they put you under local, then cut it open, then break it if no complications, then either pin it or splint it. Rap it up slap your bum and send you on your way.
Then 6-8 weeks later go back get some physio.
Bobs your uncle fannys your aunt your fixed.
2006-10-20 01:51:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi yes, I think what they do is they beak it and then reset.
2006-10-16 06:00:42 · answer #8 · answered by dochsa.co.uk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but I would not advise it.
2006-10-16 05:52:11 · answer #9 · answered by Dr Dee 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋