Finger Sprains
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Finger Sprains Treatment
Treatment for finger
sprains
includes:
Cold compresses
Elevation
Finger splint for finger
sprain
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
for pain
Ibuprofen
(
Motrin
,
Advil
)
Naproxen
(
Anaprox
,
Naprosyn
,
Aleve
)
Ketoprofen
(
Orudis
)
Sling
May help to support a very swollen hand
Long term immobilization in a sling can lead to
frozen shoulder
.
If you wear a shoulder sling for longer than two weeks make sure you perform shoulder range of motion exercises twice a day to avoid
frozen shoulder
.
Reduction of the
finger dislocation
:
Relocation of the misaligned bones
Physical therapy for finger
sprain
For more information:
Finger dislocation treatment
Finger contusion
treatment
Finger fracture treatment
Finger tenosynovitis treatment
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Finger Sprains Treatment: Questions For Doctor
Related Topics:
Finger contusion
Finger dislocation
Finger fracture
Finger injury
Finger tenosynovitis
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Last Updated: Aug 28, 2008
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Authors:
Stephen J. Schueler, MD
;
John H. Beckett, MD
;
D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Chan J, Spencer J. Adaptation to hand injury: an evolving experience. Am J Occup Ther. 2004 Mar-Apr;58(2):128-39.
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