How to treat snapping finger syndrome

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Steps
Method 1 of 2: Using a finger splint
Method 2 of 2: Medication for snapping finger syndrome
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The movement of each finger is controlled by the tendons that extend towards them. Each tendon, before joining the muscles of the forearm, passes through a protective sheath. If the tendon becomes inflamed, a nodular thickening may form, which will prevent the tendon from moving through the sheath, which in turn can cause pain when the toe is bent. This disease is called "snapping finger" and is characterized by the fact that when the finger is bent, it "gets stuck", this makes the movements difficult and uncomfortable. Read paragraph 1 of this article and familiarize yourself with the methods of treatment for this disease.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Using a finger splint

1 Place the affected finger in the flexible toe splint. These splints use a rigid aluminum base to support the toe as it recovers. Place the splint on the inside of your toe, foam against the skin. It should follow the shape of your finger.
- Aluminum finger splints (or similar splints) can be purchased at almost every pharmacy at very low cost.
2 Bend the aluminum so that your finger is slightly bent. Bend the splint gently, bending it so that your finger feels comfortable. If it is difficult or painful to do this with only the sore finger, use the other hand.
- When your splint is bent into position, secure it to your finger using the straps or tendrils on the splint. If not, use a bandage or plaster.
3 Leave the splint on for two weeks. The nodule should begin to shrink due to the limited movement of the finger. After a while, you should experience pain relief and a decrease in inflammation, and after a while, return to your normal range of motion.
- You may want to remove your splint while swimming or while showering. If you do need to do this, try not to move your finger or make movements that could worsen your condition.
4 Protect your finger. Most cases of snap finger are cured by immobilizing and resting the finger. But it still requires a lot of care and patience to ensure that the finger is not disturbed while it is in the splint. Avoid strenuous physical activity that requires your hands, especially sports like basketball, soccer, or baseball where you may need to catch a fast-moving object. Also try to avoid lifting weights with your splined finger or supporting your own weight.
5 Remove the tire and check your finger movements. After a few weeks, remove the splint and try to bend your finger. The movement of the finger should be less painful and more free. If your condition improves, but you still experience a little pain or discomfort, you may wear the splint longer or see a doctor. If your condition hasn't improved or gotten worse, you probably need to see your doctor.

Method 2 of 2: Medication for snapping finger syndrome

1 Use NSAIDs. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the most common, readily available over-the-counter medicines available in pharmacies. These medications, known to us as Ibuprofen and Naproxen Sodium, relieve non-acute pain and reduce inflammation and swelling. For inflammatory conditions such as snapping finger, NSAIDs are the first line defense, they reduce inflammation and relieve disturbing symptoms.
- However, NSAIDs are relatively mild medications and will not help in particularly bad cases of snapping fingers. Simply increasing the dose of NSAIDs is bad advice, as overdose can damage the liver and kidneys.If your snapping finger syndrome stubbornly remains untreated, do not rely on this method as a permanent cure.
2 Get a cortisone shot. Cortisone is a natural hormone produced by our body; it belongs to steroids (note, these are not the same steroids that athletes sometimes use as a prohibited aid). Cortisone has anti-inflammatory properties, which is why it is used to treat snapping fingers and other inflammatory conditions. Talk to your doctor about a cortisone shot if your snap finger syndrome does not improve after rest and medication.
- Cortisone is given as an injection directly to the site of inflammation, in our case directly to the tendon sheath. Although it only takes a few minutes, you will have to come back for a second injection if you get only partial relief after the first one.
- Finally, cortisone shots are not entirely effective in people who have certain medical conditions (such as diabetes).
3 For especially severe cases, surgical intervention is possible. If your snapping finger hasn't gone away after resting, cortisone shots, and anti-inflammatory drugs, you most likely need surgery. Snap finger surgery involves cutting off the sheath of the tendon. As it heals, it becomes looser and better able to pass the tendon nodule.
- This surgery is performed in a day hospital, which means that you will not need to spend the night in the hospital.
- Typically, local anesthesia is used during this operation, rather than general anesthesia. This means that your hand will become numb, and you will not feel pain, but you yourself will not sleep.