Broken Finger Treatment in India

Krishna Das, a 58-year-old classical sitar...

Krishna Das, a 58-year-old classical sitar player and teacher, was moving a heavy amplifier after a concert when it slipped, crushing his left ring finger. He felt immediate, sharp pain and saw the finger bend at an unnatural angle. Terrified, his first thought was for his livelihood. At the orthopedics clinic, Dr. Mehta confirmed a comminuted fracture of the proximal phalanx. He explained that due to the multiple bone fragments and the finger's instability, a closed reduction and percutaneous pinning procedure was necessary to realign the bones perfectly, using thin wires to hold them in place. Krishna was anxious about permanent damage but trusted the doctor. The procedure, done under local anesthesia, was quick. He felt pressure but no pain. The emotional weight lifted slightly when Dr. Mehta assured him the alignment was excellent. Recovery involved 4 weeks in a splint, with gentle mobility exercises starting early to prevent stiffness. After pin removal, he began dedicated physiotherapy. Six months later, while his finger occasionally aches in the cold, he has regained nearly full dexterity and can play his sitar again. His journey moved from sheer panic about losing his art to profound gratitude for modern medicine and a renewed dedication to his craft.