Radial Collateral Ligament Injury/ Jammed Finger One of the most common hand injuries in basketball, volleyball, and football is a collateral ligament injury otherwise known as a “jammed finger”. This injury occurs from a blunt impact or forced motion to the tip of the finger known as the proximal interphalangeal joint (PIP) which can cause partial or complete collateral ligament tears. Fingers are comprised of three different joints. Each joint is supported by ligaments, called collateral ligaments. On the palm aspect of the joint is a structure called the volar plate. A jammed finger is generally a sprain or injury to one of these ligaments. Signs and Symptoms: * pain * redness * swelling * bruising * increase in pain when attempting to move or use the finger * inability to straighten, extend, or bend the finger * throbbing, especially when allowing the finger to rest or when hanging at a person's side In most cases recommended treatment: ▪ Resting the injured finger/hand. ▪ Icing ▪ Compression and splinting to keep it from bending. ▪ Elevating the finger above chest level. ▪ Buddy taping ▪️Physical Therapy : treatment plan to control pain/swelling, improve range of motion, and regain strength/stability/dexterity If the joints are stable and no large fracture fragments are present, individuals can return to sport/recreation quickly with conservative treatments (RICE, Physical Therapy, and buddy taping). 🛑 If the joint is unstable with active ranges of motion, severe ligamentous damage is present, and/or bone fracture has occurred more invasive treatments may be required. #fingersprain #fingerpain #fingerpainting #basketball #football #volleyball #physicaltherapy #physio #lateralcollateralligament #jammed #jammedfinger #injuryatlas #titanpt #betterfasterpt #friday (at Santa Monica, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B82t-FkH6pm/?igshid=1aqz29svhak4i
