Hand And Wrist Institute Now Treats Boutonniere Finger

Los Angeles (I-Newswire) February 21, 2012 - Boutonniere Finger is a deformity of the finger position caused by either accidentally jamming the finger or Rheumatoid Arthritis. If not treated immediately at a Los Angeles hand center the finger will lose mobility.

When a finger is jammed, the joint near the knuckle is bent toward the palm while the furthest joint is bent away. Joints in the hand and finger become interrupted if the extensor tendon slips and separates, this causes the head of the proximal phalanx to pop through a gap. Hypertension in a joint forces the poximal phalanx to stretch the two peripheral slips of the extensor tendon. People have a difficult time extending their finger straight when this tendon is injured and eventually lose range of motion.

People who injure their fingers should seek immediate medical treatment from a hand surgeon to prevent permanent deformity. Most people think a jammed finger is not serious, but, if the swelling last for longer than a couple days, the finger can lose flexibility and become swollen and painful. The deformity caused from an injury can progress from an early stage of mild extension lag to a more advance state with severe flexion contracture. A simple finger jam can eventually lead to loss of range of motion if the injury is not treated.

Treatments for Boutonniere Finger range from non-surgical to surgical methods. A non-surgical method used to help the tendon and bone heal is to apply a splint to the finger. A Carpal Tunnel Doctor applies a splint to straighten the finger which flattens the middle point to keep the tendons from separating while they heal. Patients wear the splint for up to six weeks. After this, the patient will only wear the splint at night and perform daily exercises to strengthen the finger. If the Boutonniere Finger is caused by rheumatoid arthritis, a Ganglion Cyst Doctor can treat it with corticosteriod injections as well as applying a splint. Surgical options for the disease are introduced early so the patient does not lose range of motion. This option is used for patients with rheumatoid arthritis, have a severed tendon, when a bone fragment is involve or when splinting has not worked.

If you feel you have Boutonniere Finger it is important for you to seek a virtual consultation. Depending on the cause of the deformity, they will evaluate your condition with either a physical exam or x-ray. Once diagnosed a hand surgeon will treat the condition so you will avoid further complications. If treated immediately Boutonniere Finger can gain range of motion and return to normal functioning.

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About Hand and Wrist Institute:
The Hand and Wrist Institute at D.I.S.C. is one of the region’s leading medical practices dedicated solely to the diagnosis, treatment and care of hand, wrist and upper extremity injuries, deformities and disorders. Under the direction of the highly-skilled Dr. John T. Knight, a board certified, Fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with more than 20 years of experience, the Hand and Wrist Institute seeks to find the best solution for each patient to bring life back to their hands. While most patients benefit from conservative treatments, for those requiring surgery, the Hand and Wrist Institute uses the most current research and technologies with a minimally invasive approach resulting in a faster and less painful recovery period. Our ultra-clean state-of-the-art surgical center features advanced arthroscopic and endoscopic capabilities with all procedures performed on an outpatient basis. A hallmark of our practice is Stitchless Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release and wrist arthroscopy. Both provide immediate relief to patients for a wide-array of ailments with minimal scarring and significantly reduced trauma to the surrounding tissues that is associated with the traditional “open approach” all with the goal of restoring motion and function for an active lifestyle.

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Hand and Wrist Institute
John Knight
8750 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 350
Beverly Hills CA
90017
Phone : (888) 426-3074