 |
NetWellness is a global, community service providing quality, unbiased health information from our partner university faculty. NetWellness is commercial-free and does not accept advertising.
Saturday, May 25, 2013
|
|
|
NetWellness is a global, community service providing quality, unbiased health information from our partner university faculty. NetWellness is commercial-free and does not accept advertising.
Saturday, May 25, 2013
|
| Home | HealthTopics | Health Centers | Reference Library | Research |
 Join us on Facebook
|
Share on Facebook | Tweet |
|
Sports Medicine |
Torn Tendon05/09/2000 |
I recently tore the tendon from my middle knuckle on my pinky finger, and it took a piece of bone with it. It has been splinted for 6 days but there has been no change in the swelling or pain. The doctor seemed to think the tendon would reattach. Is that possible or should I be doing more?
You mentioned you recently tore a tendon from the middle knuckle of your pinky finger, which took a piece of bone with it. Your finger has been splinted for 6 days, but pain and swelling are unchanged. Treatment for this injury will depend on exactly where the tendon was torn, and how large of a fragment broke off. In some cases, splinting will be sufficient for the bone to reattach, but in others, surgery may be necessary to achieve the best functional and cosmetic result. If your doctor specializes in the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal/orthopedic injuries, perhaps he or she can provide a specific explanation about why splinting was chosen over surgery in your case. To be effective, splinting typically must be continued, without removing the splint, for 6 to 8 weeks, and sometimes longer.
|
Brian L Bowyer, MD Clinical Associate Professor Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation College of Medicine The Ohio State University |
|
|
Please note: only your personal physician or other health professional you consult can best advise you on matters of your health based on your medical history, your family medical history, your medication history, and how information from any of these databases may apply to you. Neither University of Cincinnati (NetWellness) nor any party involved in creating, producing or delivering this web site shall be liable for any damages arising out of access to or use of this web site, or any errors or omissions in the content thereof. (More) 
|