How long should a dislocated finger be strapped?

Your finger will be splinted for 3-6 weeks if the healing process goes well. The doctor may give you exercises to perform during the healing process, which will help strengthen your finger and reduce the chance of decreased function of your finger.

What should you not do with a dislocated finger?

A person should not attempt to relocate the dislocated finger themselves. Manipulating the injured finger can cause additional damage to the joint or the surrounding structures. Following medical treatment, dislocated fingers usually take a few weeks to heal.

Why is a dislocation of the PIP joint of the finger a potentially serious injury?

Estimates show that the PIP joint accounts for approximately 85\% of the motion required in functional grip. As a hinge joint, it is extremely stable in the sagittal plane, but has limited tolerance to angular, axial, and rotational stress. Thus, the PIP joint is one of the most susceptible joints to injury.

What is the fastest way to heal a dislocated finger?

Medical Treatment

1. Control Swelling. Remove any rings immediately. Apply ice to the area. Keep the finger elevated above the heart.
2. Get Help. See a doctor as soon as you can, ideally within a day. You’ll need X-rays and procedures to realign the finger.
3. Follow Up.

Can you bend a broken pinky?

Bending a broken finger will usually be very painful, but in some cases, you may still have full motion of your finger and only a dull pain even though it’s broken. Within about 5-10 minutes of breaking your finger, you may notice bruising, swelling and possibly redness.

How do I stop a dislocation from PIP?

To reduce a dorsal dislocation of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint, apply longitudinal traction with hyperextension, followed by pressure to the dorsal aspect of the base of the middle phalanx as the finger is brought into flexion.

How do you heal PIP?

No treatment is likely to provide complete pain-free range of motion in these injuries. The PIP joint should be immobilized in approximately 30° of flexion for 2-3 weeks. Buddy taping or other protective splinting should be used for another 3-4 weeks during activity or sports participation.

How do you treat a dislocated pinky finger?

Keep any protective splint or cast clean and dry. Ice the finger for 20 minutes every few hours for a few days, if you are able. Continue elevating your finger when possible. Take pain medication as prescribed by the doctor.