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Finger Injury, Unable To Bend Hand Or Finger, Swelling, Bruising. Medical Attention Needed?
I was playing with my husband, and I flung my hand back and hit his kneecap. So now from the base of the pinky finger s metacarpal bone to the top hurts. I can not twist my hand, touch the area, hurts to bend my pinky, a little swelling , and a bruise is appearing. Debating if I should see a doctor, or just let it go for a few days.
Mon, 7 Jan 2013
Hello.
Thanks for posting your query.
It might be soft tissue injury, ligament injury or fracture.
Without X-ray, it is difficult to differentiate a fracture from others. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance.
In the interim,apply ice packs to the affected area,anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid lifting weight and rest well.
Wishing you good health...
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta
Thanks for posting your query.
It might be soft tissue injury, ligament injury or fracture.
Without X-ray, it is difficult to differentiate a fracture from others. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance.
In the interim,apply ice packs to the affected area,anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid lifting weight and rest well.
Wishing you good health...
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta
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hello stephhughes13
i think you should take advice from specialist for any time of internal injury may be this like hairline fracture .
you can use paracetamol plus nimuslide combination for pain and swelling .
i think you should take advice from specialist for any time of internal injury may be this like hairline fracture .
you can use paracetamol plus nimuslide combination for pain and swelling .
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