Pain | Operation of the fast finger

Pain

As a rule, pain does not occur during the operation of the quick finger. During the operation, a local anaesthetic is injected into the finger, which anaesthetizes the sensitive nerve tracts and eliminates any sensation of pain. After the operation, the pain may flare up as the painkiller subsides.

Since the swollen tissue in the finger presses on the nerve tracts, the nerve tracts are irritated and pain develops. Usually the pain is throbbing and increases when the arm is “left hanging”. Therefore, it is also important to raise the arm to minimize the pain.

In the first few days after the operation, a painkiller can also be taken as a support. Normally freely available painkillers of the NSAR class are prescribed for this purpose, which are not subject to the narcotics law. Examples are paracetamol and ibuprofen. However, the intake should not be generalized but should correspond to the actual pain, as a permanent intake of NSAIDs can cause stomach problems, diarrhoea and heartburn.

All articles in this series:

  1. Operation of the fast finger
  2. Complications of surgical therapy
  3. Sick leave – how long sick?
  4. Pain