What is a Finger Dislocation?

Description of the disease

A finger dislocation is a condition in which the bone of the finger comes out of the joint. This can occur due to injury, impact, or severe stretching.

Classification

• A finger dislocation can be open (when the bone completely comes out of the joint) or closed (when the bone remains in the joint).

Symptoms

• Pain and swelling at the dislocation site;
• Change in the shape of the finger;
• Limitation of movement in the dislocated finger.

Causes

The main causes are trauma, impact, or severe stretching of the finger.

Diagnosis

To establish a diagnosis, a doctor's examination and sometimes an X-ray are performed.

Treatment

Treatment may include splinting, rehabilitation, and, in some cases, surgery.

Prevention

Avoid trauma and impacts, handle fingers carefully, and perform hand exercises.

Doctor

A finger dislocation is treated by an orthopedic surgeon or a traumatologist.