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Medical Video: Flexor Tendon Injuries
- Definition
What is finger trauma?
This guide includes wounds on the fingers and toes. Usually these effects cause bruising and swelling in the soft tissue that covers the bone (such as when heavy objects hit the toes or when the hand punches the wall). However, if the hit or hit is the fingertip, energy will be absorbed by the surface of the joint and injury will appear on the part of the finger on the hit finger.
For hit fingers, always check carefully whether the fingers can still be straightened. In a laceration injury (due to being hit by a car or door), usually the fingertips will experience a slight injury. Sometimes the nails will be damaged and, although rare, there may be small fractures.
What are the signs and symptoms?
In addition to cuts and bruises, trauma to the fingers can show the following signs:
- The fingertip is injured (usually because it is pinched at the door): the fingertip is scratched or bleeding. Sometimes the nails are damaged.
- Nail injury: if the base of the nail is injured, you need stitches to prevent nail defects. But this is not really necessary if it occurs in toenails.
- There are blood clots under the nails: usually caused by heavy object strikes on the finger when the finger is on a flat surface.
- Sometimes it hurts a lot.
- Bone fractures or dislocations may occur.
- How to overcome
What should I do?
Finger or Bruised Feet:
Soak in cold water for 20 minutes. Take acetaminophen or ibuprofen as needed to deal with pain. Then contact your doctor if the pain does not go away after 3 days or if your fingers cannot be used normally after one week.
Pinched finger:
Soak hands in cold water for 20 minutes. Take acetaminophen or ibuprofen as needed to deal with pain. The fingers will be very sensitive for the next week, so protect your fingers by wrapping them tightly with the finger next to them.
Call your doctor if the pain doesn't go away after 3 days or if your fingers can't use your fingers normally after two weeks. If this problem recurs, wrap the injured finger (so that the affected joint won't break too much) before exercising for 3 to 4 weeks.
Fingered or Fattened Fingertip:
Before undergoing self-care, check the guidelines for when to consult a doctor. Soak hands in cold water for 20 minutes. Take acetaminophen or ibuprofen as needed to deal with feeling sick. Clean fingers with liquid soap when soaked. Cut a small part of torn skin with sterile scissors. If there is a possibility the wound becomes dirty, cover it with a bandage. Change the bandage every 24 hours.
The injured area will be very sensitive for the next few weeks, protecting it from being injured again. Call your doctor if the pain does not go away after 3 days, if you feel any signs of infection, if your finger cannot be used normally, after 1 week.
Torn Nails:
The following recommendations are applied to the nail that has been torn due to a pinch or other. If your nails are torn due to an injury, your child needs to be taken to a doctor. If the nail is broken but does not leave a rough tip, leave it alone. If the nails are torn badly enough or almost detached, use sterile scissors or nail clippers to cut off the torn or detached part. The loose nails that are left allowed can get stuck on other objects.
Soak fingers for 20 minutes in cold water, apply antibiotic ointment and cover the wound with a bandage. Every day, remove the bandage and soak for 20 minutes once a day. On the seventh day, the nail pad should be covered by new skin, so that soaking and loading can be stopped. New nails will grow one to two months ahead. Contact your doctor if there are signs of infection.
External Wounds:
Clean the wound carefully using water and soap. Then gently press for 10 minutes with a sterile bandage to stop bleeding.
Knuckles peeled off:
Clean the wound carefully using water and soap. Rubbing with a sterile bandage may be needed to remove dirt. Exfoliated skin (especially if dirty) should be cut with sterile scissors or nail clippers. After cleaning, apply pressure for 10 minutes with a sterile bandage to stop bleeding. Use an antibiotic ointment and cover with a bandage. Remove the bandage and clean the wound every day. Call your doctor if there are signs of infection.
Ring stuck on swollen fingers:
Contact your doctor immediately if your fingers turn blue or bruise. In most cases, prioritize removing the ring. The key to releasing a ring is to reduce finger swelling. This approach requires patience.
Within 5 minutes, soak your hands in cold water, then hold and clench your fingers in the air. After 30 minutes (after the hand has been lifted for the third time), rub the finger with mineral oil or cooking oil. When the hand is lifted, upward pressure can be given until the ring is released. If the ring is not released, contact the doctor before the swelling worsens.
Infant or Foot Swelling in Babies:
Unreasonable swelling of the fingers or toes requires medical attention. Thin or thin hair can be accidentally wrapped around the toes (sometimes on the fingers or penis). As your baby grows up and your hair does not scratch the skin, the blood supply from your toes will gradually decrease. A sharp curve that limits the swollen finger will be the main finding. You need medical help to move this hair.
When do I have to see a doctor?
Immediately contact your pediatrician if:
- The skin is wide open and may need stitches
- Bleeding cannot be stopped after 10 minutes of suppression
- Severe pain
- Blood collects under the nails and becomes very painful
- Broken finger nails followed by crumbling injuries
- The finger joint cannot be open (rigid) and perfectly closed (crooked)
- You feel that this is a serious injury
- Swollen fingers or toes
- Prevention
Reduce the speed and energy of activities that require repetitive movements such as hammering, typing, knitting, cutting, sweeping, scratching, playing with a racket or rowing.
Consider using gloves that protect the wrist and absorb vibrations with the pads when working with a vibrating device.
Use safe equipment, such as gloves, and follow instructions about using the right hand and power equipment.
Avoid problems by wearing good shoes. Use shoes that are comfortable and can protect your feet.
Do not walk with bare feet in areas such as roads and parks that can increase your risk of stepping on foreign objects.
