When to go to see the doc.

[windmiller]

Coming on this forum as it seems more sensible people post. I've damaged my hand. As well as a few other parts of my body fighting. Hand is the one im concerned about though. Its the right hand the finger closest to the thumb (the pointer if you want to be technical or the trigger finger). The problem is the knuckle of that finger. Swollen, cant make a fist but its not that sore so i know its not broken. I know your not all docotrs but has anyone had a similar injury to this. Its been 6 days since i done it with little improvement.

[lee_whitehead]

dont worry about it, I done the same, finger next to the pinkie, swollen, hurts, 7 days now and its finally going down, been ok to train on with proper hand wraps though, I bent mine back posting up as roman came rushing in. shit happens.

[Smiler]

Could be a stress fracture, could be a dislocation, could be stretched tendons, could be muscle tears at connective tissue. Could be a combination.

My advice is to see the appropriate specialist.

My doc is great, really good with sports injuries.

I see a chiropractor every two weeks to maintain my body.

I see a physio when necessary for soft tissue injuries.

My own physio (based in Amsterdam) monitors my physical condition and advises me.

It is best to see an appropriate specialist so that a problem does not get worse and is allowed to recover. A good physio will show you how to wrap for various injuries too.

Smiler

[windmiller]

dont worry about it, I done the same, finger next to the pinkie, swollen, hurts, 7 days now and its finally going down, been ok to train on with proper hand wraps though, I bent mine back posting up as roman came rushing in. shit happens.

Romans, mother bitches.

[Rosi]

Fingers can take ages to get better...

I'd tend to consult a sports injury specialist rather than a GP (unless you've got one who's good with sports injuries, but it tends not to be their strong suit).

Can't make a diagnosis over the internet, but the general advice about RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) applies. The importance of this is underrated by most people - it really does make a difference.

[Smiler]

Hi Rosi!

I got taught PRICE rather than RICE....Protect, rest, ice, compression, elevation...

I was taught that because I would still continue sport with the injury, I should protect it to allow it to recover without getting worse...my medical courses are carried out by a Brigadeer (spelling!) in the military medical corps, not recognised by anyone, lol, but damn good at showing how to handle sports injuries to continue rather than...oooh...you've dislocated your toe. Lets make you comfortable and take you to hospital...it complements the St John Ambulance courses so well by showing you what you can do to enable you to go out and fight another round...its also damn interesting...

Smiler

[Rosi]

true... there are other variations too such as MICE (mobilize, ice, compress, elevate) depending on circumstances

The main reason i stick to "RICE" when giving advice is to keep it simple. Most people don't even do that...

[george]

Fingers can take ages to get better...

I'd tend to consult a sports injury specialist rather than a GP (unless you've got one who's good with sports injuries, but it tends not to be their strong suit).

Can't make a diagnosis over the internet, but the general advice about RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) applies. The importance of this is underrated by most people - it really does make a difference.

someone who works in A&E can also be of help.walk in its also free. Just time can be a factor.Needs a xray for true diagnosis however.

[Smiler]

MICE?

I hate those meeces to peeeces!

Seriously, thanks for that - its another good twist and gets you thinking as to what the problem is - and of course the appropriate remedy!

Thanks Rosi, thats something new I've learned today!

Constructive comments like Rosi's helps me to learn...

Smiler

[Duchman]

fingers are a bitch. i was not insured for a long time. and broke my thumb and to this day it still bothers me.... go to a appropriate specialist asap

smiler who is you fyshio based in amsterdam. and where do you train now when you are in holland?