Objective To explore the effect of joint activating method combined with fumigation and washing with traditional Chinese medicine on wrist and finger joint rehabilitation after trauma. Methods A total of 60 patients with wrist and finger joint stiffness after trauma were randomized into a control group and an experimental group using a random number table, with 30 cases in each group.The control group conducted independent joint training, while the experimental group additionally received joint activating method combined with fumigation and washing with traditional Chinese medicine.The clinical therapeutic effect, wrist and finger joint function, joint function activity, pain and inflammatory factors in the two groups before the intervention and 3 months after the intervention were observed. Results Three months after the intervention, when compared with the control group, the total effective rate of the experimental group was significantly higher, the scores of wrist-hand joint function, wrist joint flexion and extension in the experimental group were significantly higher, and its VAS score and levels of inflammatory factors were significantly lower （all P＜0.05）. Conclusion Application of joint activating method combined with fumigation and washing with traditional Chinese medicine can better regulate the inflammation level of patients with wrist and finger joint stiffness after trauma, relieve their pain, and improve their wrist and finger joint function and mobility.