Dislocated Right Middle Finger :-(

[K.O.]

Misjudged a deep fly ball a couple of nights ago playing softball, grazed my glove, and jammed my finger on the free hand. Felt like a regular jam and then I looked down at my hand. I saw that the joint had broken through the skin so I went straight to the ER. They told me 3-6 weeks for recovery, but may take longer to rebuild mobility and strength. I'm pretty sure I could still squat and maybe press, but deadlifts might have to wait. I'm pissed. Sorry, just venting.

Link (warning, a little graphic): Dislocated Finger

Hope to be back soon!

[Nick Klemetson]

Mine never broke the skin, but my dislocated my right ring finger in a very similar way about 15 years ago. It now has a permanent S-curve.

[melody]

Can you use straps?

[K.O.]

S-curve went back to normal went it popped back in. I haven't tried anything yet as far as straps go, but may try doing that. I'll try resuming when I get the stitches taken out in a couple of days.

[K.O.]

Can you use straps?

As an update, I'm 3 weeks removed and could almost make a closed fist. I still need to do rehab exercises, but I could squat and press with pretty much no issue. I used a strap for DL and it went okay, still hurts a little. Thanks for the idea!