Least Effective Exercises Slideshow

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Kevin P Collins, MD

Coauthor:

Robert McCormack, MD

Medical Editor:

William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR

William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR

Dr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation biology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

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Finger Dislocation Treatment

Self-Care at Home

It is not recommended that a person treat a dislocated finger at home. A visit to a doctor or the emergency department is usually necessary.

• If a person has a dislocated finger, the finger will swell. To prevent further injury to the finger, immediately remove any jewelry, such as rings.
• Apply an ice pack to the injured finger and elevate the hand above the level of the heart.