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Is Swollen And Purplish Index Finger After Bending Serious?
I tripped while walking upstairs. I caught myself on my left wrist, which bent back. My left index finger is swollen and purplish. I have pain traveling to my elbow. Should I go to the er for X-ray or just ice it tonight and watch? I m a 44 year old woman. Thank you.
Mon, 6 Apr 2015
Hello
I have studied your case and I would recommend you to show it to ER as this type of injuries can cause fracture. If there is fracture present on x ray than you will need splinting of the finger.
Till you go to ER I would suggest you to apply ice and take tablet Brufen. DO not keep finger in hanging position because it can increase swelling.
I hope this answer will be useful for you. let me know if there is any other followup questions.
thanks
I have studied your case and I would recommend you to show it to ER as this type of injuries can cause fracture. If there is fracture present on x ray than you will need splinting of the finger.
Till you go to ER I would suggest you to apply ice and take tablet Brufen. DO not keep finger in hanging position because it can increase swelling.
I hope this answer will be useful for you. let me know if there is any other followup questions.
thanks
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