I got bit in the palm of the hand by a dog 6 mons ago and have developed a trigger finger(middle one) with swelling & pain in the palm plus a rather large lump & scar. using a splint at night & stretching plus anti inflammatory drugs but not working. whats next?
Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. All measures you have taken is right and appropriate. I advise you to take good care of all the things you are taking right now. If even after a month or so if trigger finger is not released than you should think of surgical repair. Remember that surgical repair is always a last option to take care for. I advise you should first try out manually if it's not possible than its surgery. Physiotherapy always play a great role in the management of such case. Even after surgery doing physiotherapy can help you. You should also think for electrotherapy. It is also a part of physiotherapy and helped a lot to many people. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thank you, ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist, ChatDoctor