<human>: I have a friend who has a problem with stiff, bent fingers that he cannot straighten and are quite painful. That is the little and ring finger on both hands. What can he do about this? Sorry I can t pay for this... Thought this was WEBMD. Thanks!
<bot>: If your symptoms are mild you can treat Conservative noninvasive treatments: 1. Rest. For at least three to four weeks, avoid activities that require repetitive gripping, repeated grasping or the prolonged use of vibrating hand-held machinery.2. Ice or heat. Some people experience improvement by icing the palm several times a day. Others see more benefit with warm-water soaks, particularly first thing in the morning.3. A splint. Your doctor may have you wear a splint at night to keep the affected finger in an extended position for up to six weeks. The splint helps rest the tendon. Splinting also helps prevent you from curling your fingers into a fist while sleeping, which can make it painful to move your fingers in the morning.4. Stretching exercises. Your doctor may also suggest gentle exercises to help maintain mobility in your finger.5.NSAIDs like naproxen and ibuprofen helpful. If your symptoms are severe or if conservative treatments haven't helped, you can go for1. Steroid injection. An injection of a steroid medication near or into the tendon sheath may reduce inflammation and allow the tendon to glide freely again. 2. Percutaneous release.3. Surgery. Working through a small incision near the base of your affected finger, a surgeon can cut open the constricted section of tendon sheath.