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: Adding ice to a sealable plastic bag usually makes a serviceable ice pack, and cold packs for medical use are also available at most drug stores. Don't put ice directly on your hand, because it can cause frostbite. Medical professionals generally recommend applying the ice for about 15 minutes at a time, with a 10 minute break between applications. If there are signs of fracture or dislocation, a jammed finger should be treated at the emergency room. Rest involves immobilizing the jammed finger with a splint. Commercial ones are typically U-shaped aluminum sheaths with padding on the inside. You should gently straighten you finger and slide the sheath over it, wrapping gauze or medical tape around it to keep it in place. If you don't have a splint, you can also use wooden tongue depressors or craft sticks instead. Wrapping gauze around a jammed finger can help keep the finger in place, allowing it to properly heal. You may need to tape the injured finger to an adjoining healthy finger for added support;