Dorsal interossei hand injury treatment aims to reduce pain, restore function, and prevent further injury. Common treatments include: Conservative Treatments. Rest: Allow your hand to rest and avoid activities that worsen the pain. Ice: Apply ice packs to the affected area to reduce swelling and pain. Use for 15-20 minutes every few hours ...

The dorsal interossei of the hand abduct the forefinger, middle finger and ring finger away from the hand’s midline. They also help in flexion of knuckle joints and extension of finger joints. The first dorsal interossus helps in thumb adduction.

The first dorsal interosseous muscle can be tested by placing the patient's palm flat on a table and asking the patient to abduct his/her index finger against the examiner's resistance. The muscle belly can be both seen and palpated and is a reliable test for the ulnar nerve .

Strengthening the dorsal interossei muscles in the hand can improve finger dexterity and grip strength. Try exercises like finger spreads, rubber band exercises, finger abduction with resistance, finger extension with resistance, and finger spring exercises.