The hand consists of thirteen small bones. The most likely causes of hand injuries can be falls, strong blows, or punches against harder surfaces.
Causes
A very common cause of hand fractures is fighting or sparring. In this case, the head of the metacarpal bone fractures. Another frequently injured part of the hand is the scaphoid bone. Such a fracture can occur when falling on an outstretched hand.
Symptoms of Hand Fractures
When the head of the metacarpal bone fractures, sharp pain occurs along with swelling. Deformational changes are noted on the dorsal side of the hand in the area of the bones. A fracture of the scaphoid bone is characterized by dull pain on the side of the thumb. Significant impairments are not recorded, and there is slight swelling. In fractures of the finger phalanges, tenderness upon palpation and swelling are noted. Deformations may occur with phalanx injuries, and finger movement is difficult.
Diagnosis of Hand Fractures in Israel
To confirm a fracture in Israel, an X-ray examination is performed. In cases of scaphoid bone injuries, detecting signs of a fracture via X-ray can be challenging; in this case, a CT scan is performed.
Treatment of Hand Fractures in Israel
For the treatment of metacarpal fractures in Israel, a plaster splint is used with an immobilization period of up to one month. If displacement is detected, the bone is realigned using local anesthesia. If realignment is not possible, the hand is stabilized with pins, and a cast is applied.
Fractures of the scaphoid bone usually do not involve displacements. These fractures heal quite slowly – from 10 to 15 weeks. In cases of non-union fractures, surgical intervention is performed with fixation of the bone using a screw or a bone graft taken from the thigh area. The treatment period can last up to six months.
To accelerate the bone healing process, calcium supplements are prescribed.
From the first days of splint application, therapeutic exercises are prescribed – the essence of which lies in periodic finger movements. Two weeks after the injury, a course of magnetotherapy is prescribed. After the splint is removed, anti-inflammatory ointments are used to reduce swelling. Laser and UHF therapy are also applied.
Prevention
The majority of injuries occur as a result of carelessness, neglect of basic safety norms, and in a state of psycho-emotional