Title: How do I Treat a Jammed Finger? (with pictures)
Headings: How do I Treat a Jammed Finger?
How do I Treat a Jammed Finger?
Michael Pollick
Assessment
Home Treatment
Aftercare and Pain Relief
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Content: this is commonly done to treat a jammed finger that is too short to be splinted. The splint or tape prevents the finger from moving, allowing it to rest, and also provides compression, which helps reduce swelling. Elevating the injury involves holding the hand so all of the fingers point upward. This helps excess blood and fluid drain from the injury, which may reduce the swelling. You can also rest your arm on a stack of pillows. The idea behind this is to keep the injured hand above the level of your heart, which makes it less likely that fluid will build up in the finger. Aftercare and Pain Relief
Oral painkillers, such as aspirin or sodium naproxen, are often used along with ice to help alleviate pain. You can take a dose of most painkillers every four to six hours, though some medications may last eight to 12 hours. Sports creams that contain analgesics or warming agents may relieve muscle tension associated with the jammed digit. Applying the creams lightly helps keep them from soaking through the gauze on the splint.