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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Tender Index Finger
Question: I fell on Aug 17 index finger swollen went to dr 3 weeks ago said it was sprained. Did get it exrayed. but still tender to touch and swollen at times tingles. Can make a fist. Could it be broken? Do I need to get a MRI?
Brief Answer:
May send the x-ray picture if possible
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. The small joints of hand are very sensitive to injury and even a minor trauma (without fracture) takes 4-6 week time to heal.
My suggestions are -hot water fomentation, gentle exercises for finger, Ibuprofen and trypsin/chymotrypsin to reduce pain and swelling. Physiotherapy also helps in early recovery.
As you are able to make a fist and x-ray is normal, it does not looks to be fractured. Hence, you do not require MRI.
Hope this helps.
Take care
May send the x-ray picture if possible
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. The small joints of hand are very sensitive to injury and even a minor trauma (without fracture) takes 4-6 week time to heal.
My suggestions are -hot water fomentation, gentle exercises for finger, Ibuprofen and trypsin/chymotrypsin to reduce pain and swelling. Physiotherapy also helps in early recovery.
As you are able to make a fist and x-ray is normal, it does not looks to be fractured. Hence, you do not require MRI.
Hope this helps.
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Mukesh Chugh
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :1997
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