BreezyD Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 The other night while I was squeezing out a sponge ... perhaps a little too aggressively ... I felt a "pop" between my ring finger and pinky knuckles (in that little dip between them). That night, it was very sore to the touch and I could not properly make a fist or stretch out my finger without pain. It has been about 3 days and the pain hasn't really subsided much. The pain also now extends up the inside of my pinky finger (on the ring finger side - not the outside of my hand). I thought some of you climber types might have experienced something similar and could give me an idea of what I might have done to it. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinfox Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 I would recommend talking to a hand specialist (PM me if you'd like a recommendation). You may have to get a referral from you general practice doctor. Don't rely on medical info you get from anonymous, random people via the internet. There are a couple of medical professionals that post on this website, but they aren't going to give you any advice without an examination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreezyD Posted September 8, 2006 Author Share Posted September 8, 2006 Understood ... I just thought I would give it a little time before I go down that road ... it might resolve itself here in a bit. I was just looking for some leads so I could do some research in the meantime. Thanks for the advice. If it doesn't improve I might take you up on your offer! B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuMR Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 The other night while I was squeezing out a sponge ... perhaps a little too aggressively ... I felt a "pop" between my ring finger and pinky knuckles (in that little dip between them). That night, it was very sore to the touch and I could not properly make a fist or stretch out my finger without pain. It has been about 3 days and the pain hasn't really subsided much. The pain also now extends up the inside of my pinky finger (on the ring finger side - not the outside of my hand). I thought some of you climber types might have experienced something similar and could give me an idea of what I might have done to it. Thanks in advance! Exactly what type of sponge were you "squeezing"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinfox Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Since I'm not a medical professional, I'll go ahead and give you some advice. Rest - don't exercise the hand anymore than necessary. Tape your fingers together to remind you that you are injured and shouldn't be using them. Ice - reduces inflamation and pain Ibuprofen/Naproxen - Reduces inflamation and pain If it hasn't gotten significantly better within a week post-injury, go see your doctor. Don't wait too long, because if you really popped a tendon, there is a critical period for surgical repair (if that is necessary) - though if you can still flex the fingers and you don't have a bowstringing tendon, total tendon rupture is unlikely. It could be a partial tear of the palmar fascia. If so, hopefully, in your case the inflamatory response/healing won't lead to a Duputreyen's contracture. Like I said, I wouldn't rely on the advice of an anonymous, random person on the internet, even if they are an Alpinfox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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