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Home Medical and Vet Remedies, as Recommended by 19th and 20th century Doctors and Vets! |
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Home Medical and Vet Remedies, as Recommended by 19th and 20th century Doctors and Vets! |
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Fractures of the Fingers.Treatment.-Fractures of the fingers should be treated very carefully, since a deformity in this location is very annoying. In setting the bone, which can easily be done by simply pulling upon the end of the finger, care should be taken that the fragments are accurately replaced. A splint of wood or pasteboard should be cut sufficiently long to extend from the end of the finger onto the forearm. After this has been padded it should be bound to the finger with a narrow bandage. The ends of the fingers should be left uncovered, that we can see whether the circulation is interrupted ; if this end become blue and cold, the bandage should be loosened and re-applied. If two fingers be broken, each should have its own splint; for if we apply but one splint and a bandage around both fingers, there is apt to result a deformity, since the broken fragments often heal at an angle. Many surgeons employ a plaster of Paris dressing for broken fingers. This holds the parts firmly, but has the disadvantage that the fingers cannot be so easily and readily inspected. In any case the hand should be suspended in a sling ; it is important to avoid movements of the hand and forearm, since these are accompanied by muscular action which often disturbs the position of the fragments. If the fracture be accompanied by severe wounds of the flesh, the treatment is more complicated and must be devised for each particular case. In every instance an effort should be made to save the fingers, even though they be badly mangled, since even deformed fingers are often very useful. But first, if you want to come back to this web site again, just add it to your bookmarks or favorites now! Then you'll find it easy! Also, please consider sharing our helpful website with your online friends.
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