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Finger popped - dont think its A2 pulley...

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 LiamGallagher 30 Mar 2015
Hey

Last monday when climbing I stuck a hold after a fairly big static with only half the pads of my 3 finger tips (index/middle/ring), when sticking the hold I heard an audible pop and instantly felt something was wrong - packed up and left.

A lot of climbers have said to me it could be my A2 pulley only after a Google I'm unsure it is actually that, there is no visible bowstringing, there was no inflamation/bruising and its okay to use if I keep my little finger parallel to it, if my little finger is bent and there is quite an angle between that and my ring finger I get a pain when pulling - every now and then I also get a dull ache. If I press the back of my knuckle (palm side) at the base of my ring finger and massage it I also get a sore pain.

Ive read a lot of posts on here about the same thing but I'm curious as to whether anybody has had something similar and if so would you recommend a visit to my GP or book in with a hand specialist?

Thanks
 JEF 30 Mar 2015
In reply to LiamGallagher:

Probably a small tear in the pulley rather than a complete break (hence no bow string) I did mine a while ago. Stop climbing! Use a hand warmer on it to encourage blood flow. I taped it up all the time for a couple of weeks but now only when I climb.
Expect problems for at leadt 3 months, enjoy.
OP LiamGallagher 31 Mar 2015
Gutted, thanks for the replies - I was going to try and see a hand specialist but would it be worth the money forked out/am i being a drama queen? haha
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