my sister said she would have an operation for her fingers

Without knowing more about the type of fractures or specific surgery, here are some ideas on what could happen: Sometimes surgeons put a "pin", or small metal rod, through the length of the finger in order to keep it straight while it heals. This pin usually sticks out the end of the finger, and is taken out once the bones are healed. If the bone has broken and twisted, and isn't twisting back on its own, a surgeon can twist the bone back to normal in surgery and will put a string around the bone to keep it together and another string around the bone and out through the skin to "anchor" the bone to the soft tissue so that the bone stays in place while it heals. Usually, if you see something that looks like a shirt button sown into the skin, this is what is anchoring the bone to the tissue so the bone won't twist. Once everything has healed, the button is taken off by the doctor and the sutures can be either left in or taken out. A third way is to use plates and/or screws to help keep the bones together and aligned while it heals. Usually this type of metal can be left in for the rest of your life, and is only taken out if the patient asks for it to be removed. There are many other strategies for fractures, and even more for malformed skin, muscle or other tissue. If it makes you or your sister feel more comfortable, ask the surgeon to tell you what he is going to do. Having him draw the bones, and where any metal will go will give you an idea what he is planning. The surgeon is probably offering surgery as an option because it is her best shot at healing properly. And, always make sure that the patient (in this case, your sister) is comfortable with her doctor and understands what the surgery is for, other options, and of course what to do after the surgery to help her hand heal properly. Hope this helps. :) (I work in the operating room, and have been involved in hundreds of surgeries.)

Good luck to her on her operation. I her fingersn will be better and soon.

Hi, You should admit your sister for operation in the hospital where she wants to be operated and she has confidence with the doctor. i wish your sister will get ell soon. best of luck and take care.

oh i have for the first time heard the operation for the finger. I hope she is fine otherwise. I think it is better to go or where she is feeling confident. God bless her. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day ahead.

I hope your sister will be fine during and after the operation. I also hope that she can recuperate nicely after the operation.

Dont worry,everything will be ok.i think that you sister are right.hospitals usually make people feel easy in the mind.it isnt a big operation and there is nothing to worry.you should accompany with her after the operation and tell her that she should more careful next time