Patient's question:
My baby is now 5 years old and injured her left thumb while playing half a year ago. Recently, I noticed that the first joint of her thumb cannot be straightened. What check-ups should I do now? I didn't pay attention later. In the past two days, I found that her thumb and index finger cannot spread into a straight line. When forcefully opened, the first joint of the finger becomes bent and painful. She previously broke her left olecranon. What treatment should I do to restore function? What check-ups should I do?Doctor's answer:
Based on the clinical diagnostic information you provided, it is more likely that you have a condition of traumatic scar contracture causing finger deformity, rather than a direct connection with the right. It is recommended to undergo surgical treatment with "Z" incision for debridement and correction of the deformity. The hand surgery department at Shanghai Eighth People's Hospital is the best hospital in China in terms of technical expertise. The above suggestions are for the question "How to deal with the inability to extend the thumb's first joint," and I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!