What do you do for a dislocated thumb?
How can you care for yourself at home?
- Wear the splint day and night until your follow-up visit.
- Take pain medicines exactly as directed.
- Put ice or a cold pack on your thumb for 10 to 20 minutes at a time.
- Prop up your hand on a pillow when you ice it or anytime you sit or lie down.
How do you treat a dislocated finger at home?
resting their finger and avoiding moving it during the healing process. applying cold compresses or ice packs to reduce pain and inflammation. taking over-the-counter medications, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen, to help reduce pain and swelling. regularly performing any finger exercises that a therapist recommends.
How much does it cost to fix a dislocated thumb?
Non-surgical treatment of a finger dislocation or fracture costs $360 to $479, not including the doctor fee, while surgical treatment costs about $2,700 to $3,400, not including the doctor fee, according to Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center[2] in Lincoln, NE.
How do you know if you broke or dislocated your thumb?
You may have a dislocated finger if:
- your finger joint looks crooked or misshapen.
- your finger bone appears dislodged, such as sticking out to one side.
- you have swelling and bruising around the joint.
- you have pain around the joint.
- you are unable to move your finger.
Can you pop a dislocated thumb back in place?
Immediately after a dislocation, avoid popping the finger back into the joint yourself. You could injure underlying structures, sometimes permanently, like: blood vessels.
How do you put a dislocated thumb back in place?
The bones may move back into place on their own or a doctor may gently put the joint back with a quick maneuver called a reduction. In some cases, surgery is needed to repair the joint. To keep the joint from dislocating again, a splint is put on the thumb (the splint might later be changed to a cast).
How long does it take for a dislocated thumb to heal?
Once the joint is back in place again, it will take about 6 to 8 weeks or more for the ligaments to heal. During this time, your thumb should be protected from re-injury. This may be done with a cast or splint. Finger splints prevent motion at the joint.
How long does a dislocated thumb take to heal?
How long does dislocated thumb take to heal?
What happens if you leave a dislocated finger untreated?
Although a common injury, finger dislocations that are not treated properly can result in chronic pain, stiffness, poor function, and deformity.