Hey sports fans! Today, we are going to take you through a common finger injury called Jersey Finger. Ever heard of it?
What exactly is a Jersey Finger, and why does it have such a unique name?
Jersey Finger isn't your average finger injury. Picture this: you are in the heat of the game, feelin the rush of adrenaline, you grab onto your opponent's jersey, but instead of just pulling fabric, something goes wrong. Your finger tendon snaps, making it hard to bend your finger. It is a painful surprise, leaving you with a painful reminder of the encounter.
How do you know if you have Jersey Finger?
If you can't bend your finger at the tip, it is a sign. Also, your finger might swell and hurt a lot, and maybe even a sensation of your tendon doing a disappearing act with a "pop"; at the time of injury. And guess what? It loves to target that ring finger, though any finger is fair game.
What should you do? If you think you have it?
Time to call in the pros! The doctor will ask you about what happened and check your finger, might even order some X-rays to see if your bone is hurt alongside that tendon tear.
So, what is the game plan for recovery? Do I need Surgery?
Well, that depends on the severity of the injury. Surgery usually gets the call, especially if there's a bone break in the mix or if you are a sports superstar looking to get back in the game ASAP. But fear not, even if surgery is not on the table, recovery is still in the cards. It just might take a bit longer.
Get ready for some surgical strategy, the surgeon acts like a strategic mastermind, selecting the perfect plan to repair your finger.
- They might choose the suture-button method (see figure)
- Or, they might opt for techniques involving internal bone anchors.
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