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Finger Swelling After Bandaging, Advised Exercise In Hot Water. Advice?

hi, last three month back i got a hairline fracture to my right ring finger . i gone for a bandage for 3weeks.later i removed it and i abserved that my finger was in some swelling &bent in shape for a weeks. After consulting a ortho he advised me to do exercise in hot water for so many weeks so that it comes for normal condition & shape. please advise me for better result
Tue, 9 Oct 2012
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement 's  Response
Hello,

Thanks for writing in.

You have to do physiotherapy for better results.

If it doesn't show any improvement then you have to get a x-ray done, whether it is bandaged at correct position or not.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards.
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Finger Swelling After Bandaging, Advised Exercise In Hot Water. Advice?

Hello, Thanks for writing in. You have to do physiotherapy for better results. If it doesn t show any improvement then you have to get a x-ray done, whether it is bandaged at correct position or not. Hope I have answered your query. Regards.