so, i was playing 'team handball' in pe which was in the south gym yesterday. i jumped up to try to get a ball that was being thrown to the person behind me. At the same time, he jumped also and brought his arm forward. because he was taller than me, my hand hit his arm really hard and it bend three of my fingers. i heard a crack, but i dunno if that was just my knuckles or something. anyway, the other 2 fingers r fine, but my pinky finger still hurts! it hurts when i close my fist, although i can close it. and also when i write....there wasnt any swelling though. my knuckle looks slightly bruised....i remember hearing something about using medical tape, but is there another way? Thanks in advance!
2007-02-23 17:28:11 · 5 answers · asked by The Dancer :D 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Well, first I would say get them Xray-d to make sure they werent broke. You may have fractured something...Then from there, they have finger splints in Walgreens, Wal-Mart and CVS and a few other drug stores - you can try those or you can use surgical tape and some popsicle sticks or tongue depressors.
Also check on WebMD regarding finger injuries.
2007-02-23 17:38:52 · answer #1 · answered by grumpygal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Finger sprains are frequently splinted or chum-taped (taped to an adjoining finger) for a short era of time. see you later as there became no fracture or dislocation, maximum finger sprains must be allowed to pass interior about per week. Splinting the sprained finger throughout events can help preserve the harm, yet unnecessarily splinting the finger reason reason it to stiffen up. you should confer with your wide-spread practitioner at the same time as to commence finger moves. different remedies for a sprained finger comprise: Ice the injured finger raise if there is swelling Take an anti inflammatory medicine gently pass the finger to avert stiffening Thumb sprains and particular finger sprains in toddlers will require an prolonged era of immobilization or evaluation by a specialist, extraordinarily if there is subject that a ligament became torn. One harm especially, the so-observed as "Gamekeeper's thumb," calls for immobilization and in certain circumstances surgical treatment. this actual harm is significant because chronically injured ligaments at this joint influence our skill to pinch.
2016-12-04 21:13:35 · answer #2 · answered by picart 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would see a doctor ASAP.. during PE my friend caught a basketball that was being trown to her and she fractured here finger.. you never can tell with your fingers because there are so many little bones. I would see a doctor if the pain continues.
2007-02-24 01:07:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd do what srena said then keep it taped to the finger next to it so you don't keep bumping it. Makes it hurt less too.
2007-02-23 17:44:14 · answer #4 · answered by DixeVil 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alternate heat and ice. Ice to bring down swelling, and heat to heal.
2007-02-23 17:35:00 · answer #5 · answered by srena 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋