How does hand joint fracture do?

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In our life, we often need our fingers to deal with some complicated things. And the flexibility of the fingers also makes our work easier. But if the finger fracture, then eating, drinking water, work will be affected. How does hand joint fracture do? Let's talk about it

How does hand joint fracture do?

For the fracture without displacement, the injured finger can be fixed in the flexion position of metacarpophalangeal joint and micro flexion position of interphalangeal joint with aluminum plate or plaster, and the fixation can be removed about 4 weeks for functional exercise. Comminuted fracture of distal phalanx can be treated as soft tissue injury without fixation.

For displaced closed fractures, manipulative reduction and external fixation are feasible. The position of fixation should be determined according to the displacement of the fracture. For example, if the palmar angle is formed, the finger should be fixed in the flexion position; The dorsal avulsion fracture of distal phalanx base should be fixed in flexion of proximal interphalangeal joint and hyperextension of distal interphalangeal joint. The fixation was removed in 4-6 weeks.

Open reduction and internal fixation should be performed for open and closed fractures with poor position after reduction. There are many methods of fixation, according to the specific situation, the commonly used method is still Kirschner wire fixation, but the principle should be firm and reliable. The avulsion fracture of the base of phalanx is usually treated with tension band fixation. Phalangeal fractures can also be fixed with screws.

matters needing attention

Fracture patients in the recovery period must ensure a reasonable diet, for spicy food or hair as little as possible to use, not to smoke. Scientific research shows that some of the chemicals emitted by smoking can hinder the healing of fractures.