What are the common types of finger injuries? There are several ways you can injure them, and all of these injuries can be very painful. One of them is a fracture. When you get a fracture, it can be hard to do everyday tasks.
It can be hard to eat, brush your teeth, get dressed, or even tie your shoes. You may have pain and swelling in your finger. It may also be difficult to move your finger and it may be deformed.
Ligament and tendon injuries are reported quite frequently. The most common type of tendon injury is known as a mallet finger. It is also known as dropped finger. When the tendon is either torn or cut from the bone, this injury occurs.
It is common in sporting activities that involve catching a ball. And it can occur if the ball misses the palm of your hand and accidentally hits the tip of a finger. This can lead to the tendon becoming overstretched or torn.
This make the end of the finger droop, and it cannot be straightened. This type of injury will also cause your finger to be very painful and swollen.
How can a finger splint help? Using a splint could help decrease the pain and help your finger heal from an injury. Splints do this by helping to keep your finger stable and in the correct position.
They can help the finger heal quicker by supporting or keeping it still and protect your finger from further injury. Splints can help you get on with the everyday activities in less pain. Finger splints are easy to use and can be comfortable to wear as the materials they are made from are suited for this purpose.
When you have swelling in your knuckle, fractured bones, or torn tendons it will be very important to keep your finger from moving. By keeping it still, it can heal the right way, in the right position and faster.
What types of finger splints are available? The most common type of finger splint is a padded aluminum brace. This brace has wings that will bend to fit your finger and hold the brace in place.
Metal or plastic splints may also be used with some injuries. Foam wraps and elastic bands are other types of splints that may be used as well. There are many splints to choose from with many being affordable and good value for money.