Joe A Shaw PA-C - 10/3/2012

Question
MY age is 80 years.... 1year back i got my middle phalanx of index and middle finger fractured...... nOw i am unable to fully extend my both fingers at interphalangeal joint i.e middle phalanx..... and also my fingers are unable to clench fully i.e they cannot touch to the palm...... bt there is no pain in resting position...there is pain when i try extreme positiOns that is full extension or full flexion....now i want to ask is there any non-surgical treatment so i will be able to extend or flex my fingers normally....??? any therapy...? As the time of fracture was 1 year back and now the fracture is healed.... what should i do..?

Answer
Thats hard to say Hasnain..if fracture was into the actual joint and not treated properly you will have residual stiffness and pain of this joint and eventually arthritis will set in. Here in the states we have something called epsom salts where you can put it in very warm water and work your finger..bend /extend etc.. do this 3 x day,this may help some. Also could try a RX compounded cream of anti-inflammatory medicine and rub this in 3 x day