injuries and poisoning
Finger Dislocations
Treatment of a Dislocated Finger
Manipulation or surgery to put the bones back in place A splint To treat most finger dislocations, doctors inject an anesthetic into the base of the affected finger, and the finger bones are put back in place (called reduction). Usually, reduction is done without surgery (closed reduction). However, surgery may be required—for example, when Doctors cannot straighten the finger manually. The joint remains unstable after it has been straightened manually. People also have a large fracture. After the joint is put back in place, doctors also gently move the finger in different directions to determine how badly the ligaments are damaged. Usually, a splint is applied and is typically worn for about 3 weeks. 