Thursday 14 Aug/2025 – 12:02 AM
Foot doctors warned of the danger infection Fint fingers, especially in the summer, where people are increasingly exposed to fractures due to wearing open shoes such as sandals and jubas or walking on hot surfaces, according to what was published in the New York Post.
A common summer injury that may turn into a chronic problem
Dr. Rock Ji Positano of the New York Specialized Surgery Hospital explained that ignoring these injuries may lead to chronic swelling and pain, difficulty walking, and even arthritis or foot abnormalities.
This condition is known among the doctors as “sausage finger” due to the swelling and redness of the finger, and it is often caused by fractures in the big finger or small fingers, which contain sensitive nerves and a little normal discipline.
Experts advise that the doctor should be directed immediately after an X -ray or ultrasound photography to diagnose fractures or soft tissue injuries.
Treatment often includes wearing a short, removable, or surgical shoes for a solid sole for 3-4 weeks, while avoiding open shoes that may increase pain and swelling.
Doctors also stress that this injury is not limited to summer, but can occur throughout the year as a result of collision with furniture or the dropping of heavy things on the foot.
Busitano emphasized that the toe injury may not threaten life, but it is able to significantly influence the lifestyle and quality if it is not treated properly.
