Patient's question:
I have disuse osteoporosis and muscle weakness in my fingers, which have no strength at all due to overall muscle weakness. Because of this, I take showers while sitting on a chair. Today, the large towel placed on the chair suddenly started to slip, and I instinctively used my middle finger to hold it. The towel didn’t fall, but it caused continuous pain in my finger. Could the weight of the large towel have caused a rupture in my finger’s ligaments, tendons, or a fracture? The towel is dry and might even be lighter now. My middle finger hurts whenever I exert any force. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Hello, if you want to confirm whether it's a tendon rupture or a fracture, you must go to the hospital for an X-ray to be sure. Generally, it is considered to be caused by a tendon strain. Hello, there are no signs of redness or swelling in your store, so it should not be a fracture. Please avoid drooping for the next two days and can use a warm towel for heat therapy. This can promote local blood circulation and help with recovery. I still hope you go to the hospital for treatment.