Hammer finger damage occurs when the fingertip or thumb is flexed forcefully. The force causes injury to the tendon that straightens the fingertip joint. A baseball toe injury is also referred to as a baseball injury because it is a common condition among baseball players.
A hammer toe injury causes loss of motion along with pain and swelling. Most finger injuries are treated with splints. In case of fracture or malalignment, surgical operation may be required.
WHAT DOES HAMMER FINGER CAUSE?
A finger finger injury occurs as a result of strong bending of the fingertip or thumb. The force tears the extensor tendon attached to the distal phalanx. This can happen during sports, such as (baseball or basketball). If the force is great enough, the tendon may remain intact, but a small piece of bone may break off where it attaches to the phalanx. This is called an avulsion fracture. Cutting the extensor tendon can also cause hammer toe.
What is the treatment? HAMMER TOE TREATMENT
Nonsurgical treatment
The majority of hammertoe injuries can be treated without surgery. Ice should be applied, elevated, and physiotherapy should be started. There are many different types of splints for hammertoes. The goal is to keep the fingertip straight until the tendon heals. Most often, a splint is used for eight weeks. Over the next three to four weeks, most patients gradually begin to use the splint less frequently. The finger usually gains acceptable function and appearance with this treatment.
Surgical Treatment
If the patient has undergone surgery, therapy should be started after an appropriate period of time under the control of the physician and physiotherapist.
In children, hammertoe injuries may involve the cartilage that controls bone growth. The doctor should carefully evaluate and treat this injury in children so that the finger does not become stunted or deformed.
What are the complications of hammertoe deformity?
Patients' non-compliance with the use of orthosis, incisions, neglect, early mobilization or adequate intervention in surgically repaired patients. However, the finger may be permanently droopy.
Also, in neglected trigger finger deformities, the middle knuckle of the fingers (Proximal Interphalangeal Joint) bends upwards. In this case, a swan neck deformity occurs in the finger.
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