Resetting broken finger?
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mas cambios
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Is there much that they can do though? All my fingers point in different directions due to breaks and that was even after going to my GP.
All they tend to do is strap up - the only time they did anything different was when I had a clean break completely through the bone which needed to be put in a splint for 4 weeks to make sure the bone knitted together.
Is there much that they can do though? All my fingers point in different directions due to breaks and that was even after going to my GP.
All they tend to do is strap up - the only time they did anything different was when I had a clean break completely through the bone which needed to be put in a splint for 4 weeks to make sure the bone knitted together.
mas cambios
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I had a finger that refused to heal for about 18 months. Constant ache and tender to touch but it seems ok now, just a bit bent.
I had a finger that refused to heal for about 18 months. Constant ache and tender to touch but it seems ok now, just a bit bent.
mas cambios
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I should echo what Liz has said, which I forgot to earlier. Based on my experiences there is little they can do, except strap it up, but you may have something else going on, which needs a splint or something else to help it heal.
As always, if in doubt get it checked out.
I should echo what Liz has said, which I forgot to earlier. Based on my experiences there is little they can do, except strap it up, but you may have something else going on, which needs a splint or something else to help it heal.
As always, if in doubt get it checked out.
Jelly Beanz
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Hey,
I've been unable to come online much at all recently due to work and stuff and it looks like it's going to be staying that way so I don't reckon there's much point in me being a mod any more (I know this is off topic but I figured I'd put it all in one post).
On the topic of fingers and ways of hurting them, I dislocated the joint of my thumb that joins it to the palm playing rugby last saturday and again today. It was also broken and dislocated (at the same time) skiing in 2006. My parents want me to stop playing rugby altogether or at least find some form of solid support to play with it in, in case I permanently damage it. Do you have any advice Liz?
Hey,
I've been unable to come online much at all recently due to work and stuff and it looks like it's going to be staying that way so I don't reckon there's much point in me being a mod any more (I know this is off topic but I figured I'd put it all in one post).
On the topic of fingers and ways of hurting them, I dislocated the joint of my thumb that joins it to the palm playing rugby last saturday and again today. It was also broken and dislocated (at the same time) skiing in 2006. My parents want me to stop playing rugby altogether or at least find some form of solid support to play with it in, in case I permanently damage it. Do you have any advice Liz?
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Sorry to hear that JB. Unfortunately, once the thumb has dislocated it becomes less stable and is more prone to further dislocation. The rugby guys just put their thumbs back in place when this happens. You could speak to your coach, if he is appropriately qualified, and ask him to strap it prior to a game. Although it is more prone, it does not mean that it will always happen though
Sorry to hear that JB. Unfortunately, once the thumb has dislocated it becomes less stable and is more prone to further dislocation. The rugby guys just put their thumbs back in place when this happens. You could speak to your coach, if he is appropriately qualified, and ask him to strap it prior to a game. Although it is more prone, it does not mean that it will always happen though
mayhem20202
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I thought I had logged into bigcricket.com, but, i must be at bigdoctor.com. Just kidding!!
I have dislocated and broken a few fingers in my time. The doctors generally just tend to strap them up and then tell you to take it easy.
I thought I had logged into bigcricket.com, but, i must be at bigdoctor.com. Just kidding!!
I have dislocated and broken a few fingers in my time. The doctors generally just tend to strap them up and then tell you to take it easy.
Jelly Beanz
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The problem is that the thumb was already strapped when it was dislocated on Weds, which isn't a good sign. It was strapped by my mum who is an ex-GP so not kinda physio type expert but still you would expect it to be pretty darn good.
I may have done something nasty to my pointing finger as well so I'm gonna take a break from rugby until after half term at least and then we'll see how it goes. Thanks for your help
Liz Ward;270704 said:Sorry to hear that JB. Unfortunately, once the thumb has dislocated it becomes less stable and is more prone to further dislocation. The rugby guys just put their thumbs back in place when this happens. You could speak to your coach, if he is appropriately qualified, and ask him to strap it prior to a game. Although it is more prone, it does not mean that it will always happen though
The problem is that the thumb was already strapped when it was dislocated on Weds, which isn't a good sign. It was strapped by my mum who is an ex-GP so not kinda physio type expert but still you would expect it to be pretty darn good.
I may have done something nasty to my pointing finger as well so I'm gonna take a break from rugby until after half term at least and then we'll see how it goes. Thanks for your help
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This will not apply to you JB as your mother strapped you up but quite often the wrong type of tape is used, providing too much give or [the other side of the spectrum] the right tape is used incorrectly, putting too much stress on the area taped, not allowing for movement. In this instance, dislocation happens to prevent a break.
Your index finger worries me more JB. Have a chat with your mother and consider going for a scan/x-ray.
You are right to give rugby a break for a while and it may be worth considering strengthening the hand muscles to give the ligaments some assistance.
This will not apply to you JB as your mother strapped you up but quite often the wrong type of tape is used, providing too much give or [the other side of the spectrum] the right tape is used incorrectly, putting too much stress on the area taped, not allowing for movement. In this instance, dislocation happens to prevent a break.
Your index finger worries me more JB. Have a chat with your mother and consider going for a scan/x-ray.
You are right to give rugby a break for a while and it may be worth considering strengthening the hand muscles to give the ligaments some assistance.
Jelly Beanz
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I'm not too sure about the type of tape but it was fairly rigid I think.
The index finger was pretty much the same as the thumb but it also got bent slightly backwards (at the joint that was dislocated earlier in the match) when someone rolled on it in a ruck. I think the person we're going to see might well x-ray it but I don't think its broken or at least, if it is, it's just a chip or something.
Thanks for the help, I'll keep you posted when we go see the person.
I'm not too sure about the type of tape but it was fairly rigid I think.
The index finger was pretty much the same as the thumb but it also got bent slightly backwards (at the joint that was dislocated earlier in the match) when someone rolled on it in a ruck. I think the person we're going to see might well x-ray it but I don't think its broken or at least, if it is, it's just a chip or something.
Thanks for the help, I'll keep you posted when we go see the person.
Jelly Beanz
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Hi again Liz, sorry for the delay but I've been really busy with A level modules and things.
Basically the specialist guy said I'd been subluxating (or subluxing, not sure which) the joint rather than dislocating it. He gave me some tape and my coach is happy to strap my thumb up prior to games so for the moment I'm gonna stick with that. My index finger hasn't been troubling me at all so that's good news at least.
The conventional season is now over, finishing with a record of played 7, won 2 lost 5. This is a pretty reasonable return for a 2nd XV at my school so we're not unduly worried, especially given the quality of the opposition we play (Sedbergh, Merchiston, Barnard Castle etc) and the only game we were totally outclassed in was a 99-0 loss to Stonyhurst in our first ever fixture against them. The 1st XV had a very successful season, getting into the top 16 in the country in the U18 national knockout comp and only losing one game all season (to Barnard Castle in that knockout comp). Now we're all preparing for our summer tour to South Africa so fitness tends to be the order of the day - oh joy!!
Hi again Liz, sorry for the delay but I've been really busy with A level modules and things.
Basically the specialist guy said I'd been subluxating (or subluxing, not sure which) the joint rather than dislocating it. He gave me some tape and my coach is happy to strap my thumb up prior to games so for the moment I'm gonna stick with that. My index finger hasn't been troubling me at all so that's good news at least.
The conventional season is now over, finishing with a record of played 7, won 2 lost 5. This is a pretty reasonable return for a 2nd XV at my school so we're not unduly worried, especially given the quality of the opposition we play (Sedbergh, Merchiston, Barnard Castle etc) and the only game we were totally outclassed in was a 99-0 loss to Stonyhurst in our first ever fixture against them. The 1st XV had a very successful season, getting into the top 16 in the country in the U18 national knockout comp and only losing one game all season (to Barnard Castle in that knockout comp). Now we're all preparing for our summer tour to South Africa so fitness tends to be the order of the day - oh joy!!
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Hi JB, no worries. I know how important and time consuming A Levels are and they rightly take precedence. Not sure about the 'things', though I think I can guess
Subluxation is a partial dislocation but is still a significant structural displacement. Do keep taping it before matches because this joint will be weak.
Well done on your season; as you say not a bad return and good considering the oppo. Out of curiosity, were Stonyhurst playing cricket on that day? At least you prevented the Century The 1st XV did very well, did you play any of these games?
Good luck for South Africa and keep safe. Try to train for a harder ground and make sure you have the right boots. Hard to train for at the moment but the climate change will make a huge difference too.
Hi JB, no worries. I know how important and time consuming A Levels are and they rightly take precedence. Not sure about the 'things', though I think I can guess
Subluxation is a partial dislocation but is still a significant structural displacement. Do keep taping it before matches because this joint will be weak.
Well done on your season; as you say not a bad return and good considering the oppo. Out of curiosity, were Stonyhurst playing cricket on that day? At least you prevented the Century
The 1st XV did very well, did you play any of these games?Good luck for South Africa and keep safe. Try to train for a harder ground and make sure you have the right boots. Hard to train for at the moment but the climate change will make a huge difference too.
Jelly Beanz
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Ok I will do, is there a type of tape that you'd recommend because the doctor said stuff he gave me wasn't ideal??
Thanks umm, I didn't notice if they were playing cricket but it was November sometime so I doubt it (unless that was sarcasm in which case its completely lost on me 
). I played one game for the 1sts against a touring school from Pretoria that we're playing when we're over there but most of the season I played in the 2nds. I only played for them cos a couple of guys were injured, their level is quite a bit above mine if I'm honest.
Thanks! What do you mean by right boots, like ones with smaller studs?? By climate change do you mean the air pressure of altitude or like weather and stuff??
Ok I will do, is there a type of tape that you'd recommend because the doctor said stuff he gave me wasn't ideal??
Thanks
umm, I didn't notice if they were playing cricket but it was November sometime so I doubt it (unless that was sarcasm in which case its completely lost on me ). I played one game for the 1sts against a touring school from Pretoria that we're playing when we're over there but most of the season I played in the 2nds. I only played for them cos a couple of guys were injured, their level is quite a bit above mine if I'm honest.Thanks! What do you mean by right boots, like ones with smaller studs?? By climate change do you mean the air pressure of altitude or like weather and stuff??