Finger Reattachment
Finger Reattachment in Fort Lauderdale, FL and Margate, FL
Finger amputations are very serious injuries and should be evaluated as soon as possible to determine the appropriate treatment and to see if your finger can be reattached. Reattachment is typically not possible for fingers that have been separated from the body for more than 12 hours, however, the quicker you seek medical attention, the better the odds for your finger.
Reattached Finger Healing Process
Recovery depends on what type of injury and what kind of procedure is used to reattach the finger. Your recovery may vary from a few weeks to a few years for a more severe injury. Over-the-counter pain medication, like ibuprofen, can help with swelling and pain; antibiotics will most likely be given to you by your doctor to help prevent infection after surgery.
Can You Feel a Reattached Finger?
The nerves inside a finger may take longer to heal, however, they may never heal completely. Nerve damage can cause your injured finger to have:
- Weakness
- Numbness
- Tingling
- Loss of feeling
- Stiffness
- Pain
Injuries like a clean cut tend to have a higher possibility of your nerves healing fully, whereas a more severe injury like a crush injury or one with infection tends to have a hard time fully healing or take much longer to recover to normal.