right hand ring finger injury.

jad khoury

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Hello Dr.8a, 3 weeks ago, while doing some bouldering, there was  3 finger undecling hold that i took with my right hand, my foot slipped and i kept hanging on my hand for a couple seconds, i recall hearing a sligh pop sound and since then i have took a break from climbing, and applying voltaren, anti-inflammatory essential oils on the forearm, because when i press with the ringfinger i get a pain in the joint area and forearm. I will take 2-3 weeks rest before thinking of reclimbing easy routes, do you think i  should visit the kinésitherapist or sports doctor? Thank you.

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Idar Ose

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Not sure here, but if you were crimping it might be a ruptured pulley. If so: Rest ,tape, strech, return to climbing when you can climb without significant pain. Start easy, using only big round holds. I prefer slopers. Use this period to focus on technique. Slowly increase intensity. Expect to use 6 to 8 weeks to recover. (This was the short version) More here

jad khoury

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thx for ur help Idar

Bjoern Alber

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Hi Really not enough info to say if this is a pulley (most likely) or a tendon strain, anyway the recomendations below combined with suportive taping will most likely do the trick. However if you see no improvement within three weeks see aphysician. Also look up the treads on finger injuries on the forum above Björn