Expert Management for Hand Concerns
At Sievers Sports Medicine, we understand the critical role of hands and fingers in athletic performance and daily life. Our specialized care for hand and finger pain and injuries is designed to address athletes’ unique challenges, ensuring a return to optimal functionality and performance.
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Precision Evaluations for Tailored Treatments
Our approach to hand and finger injuries begins with a meticulous evaluation process, encompassing:
- Thorough Medical History Assessment: Review your overall health, specific sports activities, and previous hand or finger injuries.
- Detailed Symptom Analysis: Discuss the nature, onset, and progression of pain or discomfort to identify potential injury patterns.
- Physical Examination: A comprehensive assessment to evaluate the range of motion, grip strength, and pinpoint areas of pain or tenderness.
- Diagnostic Imaging: Advanced tools like X-rays and diagnostic ultrasound are utilized to obtain a detailed view of bone and soft tissue structures.
Common Hand and Finger Injuries in Athletes
Our sports medicine physician frequently treats a variety of hand injuries, given the hand’s crucial role in many athletic activities. These injuries can occur in a range of sports, from ball games to martial arts, and each has its typical causes:
- Fractures of the Hand and Fingers: Commonly occurring in contact sports like football, basketball, or rugby, fractures can result from direct impact or falls, leading to pain, swelling, and difficulty in hand movement.
- Skier’s Thumb (Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury): Often seen in sports like volleyball and basketball, this injury occurs when the thumb is bent in an abnormal position, damaging the ulnar collateral ligament.
- Gamekeeper’s Thumb: Similar to skier’s thumb, this injury involves damage to the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb. It’soften seen in sports requiring forceful gripping, like judo or wrestling.
- Mallet Finger: This injury happens when the tip of a finger or thumb is forcefully bent, causing a rupture or avulsion of the extensor tendon at the fingertip. It’s common in sports involving catching, such as baseball or cricket.
- Jersey Finger: Jersey finger occurs when the flexor tendon is torn from the fingertip, often during activities that require grabbing, as in football or rugby, when a player’s finger gets caught in another player’s jersey.
- Boutonniere Deformity: This injury involves damage to the tendons that straighten the finger’s middle joint. It can occur in various sports due to a forceful blow to the bent finger.
- Dislocations: Finger dislocations are common in ball-handling sports like basketball, football, and volleyball, typically resulting from the fingers being jammed by the ball or during a fall.
- Ligament Sprains: These are common in almost all types of sports and occur due to overstretching or tearing of the ligaments in the hand or fingers, often from falls, twists, or direct impacts.
For each of these hand injuries, treatment and recovery strategies vary. They can range from rest, to splinting, and referral to physical therapy. In severe cases, surgical consultations may be recommended. Given the hand’s vital role in athletic performance and daily activities, an early and accurate diagnosis followed by appropriate management is crucial to ensure proper healing and to prevent long-term impairment.
Personalized Treatment and Recovery Plans
Our treatment strategies are as unique as our patients, focusing on:
- Splinting and Bracing: Our providers may recommend splints or casts to support and protect the hand during healing. These devices can facilitate proper joint alignment and prevent further injury–and are essential for initial healing.
- Activity Modification Advice: We’ll recommend techniques or modifying daily activities to facilitate recovery and prevent further injury.
- Pain and Inflammation Management: Medications, ultrasound-guided injections, or other advanced treatments like Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) or needle tenotomy can all help manage pain and inflammation…
- Referral to Physical Therapy: At times, getting treatment for your injuries at a physical therapy clinic is needed to help you recover from hand and finger injuries.
- Surgical Intervention: We’ll refer you to a hand specialist for surgical consultation in cases of severe injury or where conservative treatments are insufficient.
Contact us today to schedule an evaluation and start your journey to hand pain relief!
Your Partner in Athletic Health
At Sievers Sports Medicine, we are dedicated to guiding you through your recovery. Our expertise in sports-related hand and finger injuries ensures you receive care that addresses your immediate concerns and aligns with your long-term athletic goals.
If you’re experiencing hand or finger pain or have sustained an injury, don’t let it hinder your performance or quality of life.
Contact Sievers Sports Medicine in Portales, NM, at 575-226-3023 to schedule your comprehensive evaluation!
Your Next Steps…
Request An Appointment
Receive A Custom Treatment Plan
Work Hard and Progress In Your Recovery
Recover & Enjoy Life Pain-Free!
Live An Active Life Without Limitations!
Urgent Care Appointments
Treating Patients in the areas of Clovis & Portales, NM
- Same Day Visits for Urgent Care
- No Appointment Necessary — Just walk in during business hours
- General Orthopedics and Fracture Care
- Digital X-Ray On Site
- Bracing, Casting, and Custom Splinting
