Hand Injuries Orthopaedic • Splinting and immobilise any fracture • Seek treatment immediately
Injuries of the hand and wrist are not only painful, they can also disrupt the movement and function that is vital to your daily activities, from eating, dressing to earning a living. When you fracture a finger bone, it can cause your whole hand to be out of alignment. Deep cuts are the main cause of tendon injuries and are usually complex, especially when it involves the tendons and possibly the nerves. First Aid • Remove rings as soon as possible, as they can cause constriction to fingers when the hand swells. • Stop bleeding
Diagnosis Your doctor will ask about the event’s happening and examine the hand to explore the extent of damage to deeper structures e.g. tendon, vessels and nerves. X-rays and other diagnostic imaging such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) may be ordered, as necessary. Immediate management • You will be given anti-tetanus injection if you have not receive any anti-tetanus injection in recent years. • Antibiotics may be given to prevent infection. • Painkillers or injection will be prescribed to ease pain. Non surgery (conservative) • Remove any foreign objects, if present. • Dress broken skin or wound to protect and promote wound healing.