Question 1

how long does it take to treat a finger dislocation?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Treating a dislocation can be immediate if the joint returns back to its normal position. If it does not go back in place, a doctor can manipulate it to get it into proper position. Sometimes, the joint will be really stuck and you will need surgery.

Healing a dislocation can take time. Residual swelling is common. Doing proper finger exercises will help prevent permanent stiffness.

Question 2

how long should it take to heal a finger dislocation and a finger jam from basketball?

Accepted Answer

3-6 months: Jammed fingers can result in simple sprains to complex fracture-dislocations. The most innocuous appearing finger could be badly fractured. Uncomplicated dislocations (stable after reduction) are treated by buddy strapping and early motion.  Return to sport in 2-4 wks. Tendon rupture requires splinting for 6-8 weeks.  Swelling can last 6-10 months!  a permanent deformity may result. Therapy is key.

Question 3

what is done for a finger dislocation injury?

Accepted Answer

Reduction: The first treatment is to reduce the joint or put it back in place. You need an xray to make sure there are no fractures. If there is no fracture most are treated with occupational therapy to restore the range on motion.

Question 4

what is the best way to tape a ring finger  dislocation?

Accepted Answer

Needs reduction: A dislocation needs to be reduced and the bones put back into place before taping - normally after reduction we will tape 2-3 fingers together as "buddy taping" which forms an effective splint.

Question 5

finger dislocation and continuing sports. should i always buddy tape the weaker finger?

Accepted Answer

6-12 weeks: I recommend continued buddy strapping during at-risk sports for 6-12 weeks after injury.  Better safe than sorry.  Remember to get those hands up in anticipation of the ball!

Question 6

finger dislocation splinting - will that let the finger heal in the right position? how do you stop re-dislocation?

Accepted Answer

It should: Presuming that you haven't damaged the joint capsule too much, it should heal.

Question 7

can a 2 week old finger dislocation show up on x-rays?

Accepted Answer

Yes: X-rays will certainly demonstrate a finger dislocation, acute or chronic, very clearly.

Question 8

is it necessary to see a doctor for a finger dislocation? how is a dislocation defined? it has to be far out of position?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: ...But is recommended.  A dislocation is when the normal alignment and position of the bones in a joint, relative to each other, have been moved.  This can, and usually does, damage the ligaments that normally hold the bones together.  While one might be able to reduce the dislocation themselves or sometimes this may occur spontaneously, the damage to soft tissue may require further treatment.

Question 9

how long does it take a dislocated finger to grow in the wrong direction?

Accepted Answer

No time: A dislocated finger will appear crooked immediately. If not treated soon it will continue to be crooked and most likely stiff.

Question 10

how to treat dislocated finger?

Accepted Answer

Reduce: The dislocated finger needs to be reduced to anatomical alignment verified by x-ray. Then it needs to be supported to allow injured ligaments to heal while allowing motion to conserve joint function.

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