সংজ্ঞা
A finger fracture is a break in any of the bones in a finger. Each finger consists of three bones called the phalanges. The thumb has only two phalanges.
কারণসমূহ
A finger fracture is caused by trauma to the finger. Trauma includes:
- জলপ্রপাত
- হাতাহাতি
- সংঘর্ষ
- Severe twists
ঝুঁকির কারণ
A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting an injury.
General risk factors for fractures include:
- অগ্রসর বয়স
- Post-menopause
- অস্টিওপোরোসিস
- কম পুষ্টি উপাদান
- কিছু জন্মগত হাড়ের অবস্থা
- যোগাযোগ ক্রীড়া অংশগ্রহণ
- হিংসা
লক্ষণ
উপসর্গ অন্তর্ভুক্ত:
- ব্যথা, প্রায়ই গুরুতর
- Swelling and tenderness
- Inability to move finger without pain or difficulty
- Possible deformity at fracture site
রোগ নির্ণয়
The doctor will ask about your symptoms, your physical activity, and how the injury occurred. The injured finger will be examined. The doctor may order x-rays of the finger to determine which bones are broken and the type of fracture.
চিকিৎসা
চিকিত্সা আঘাতের তীব্রতার উপর নির্ভর করবে। চিকিত্সা জড়িত:
- Putting the pieces of the bone back in place, which in some cases may requireanesthesia and/or surgery
- হাড় নিজেই নিরাময় করার সময় টুকরা একসাথে রাখা
The doctor will put the bones back into place. This is usually done without surgery. However, if your fracture is severe, you may need pins, screws, or small plates to hold the bones in place. Each of these will require surgery. Pins may only require minor surgery, performed under local anesthesia.
Your finger will be put in a splint or cast to hold your finger motionless and to protect it. You will need to wear the splint or cast as long as your doctor recommends (usually 3-6 weeks). Your doctor may order x-rays during the healing time to ensure that the bones have not shifted position.
অনুশীলন
When your doctor decides you are ready, start range-of-motion and strengtheningexercises. This is as important as the surgery. You may be referred to a physical therapist to assist you with these exercises.
If you are diagnosed with a finger fracture, follow your doctor’s instructions.
প্রতিরোধ
To help prevent finger fractures:
- Do not put yourself at risk for trauma to the fingers:
- Learn to practice correct technique in sports. Wear proper padding and safety equipment when participating in sports or physical activities.
- ক্যালসিয়াম এবং ভিটামিন ডি সমৃদ্ধ খাবার খান।
- Do weight-bearing and upper body-strengthening exercises to build strong bones.