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Sore And Swollen Hand After Fall. X-ray Showed Hairline Fracture. What Is Normally Done?
My daughter fell on her left hand while rollerskating. Iced it and it was sore for the day. Next day it still was sore and seemed a little swollen. Took her to convenient care clinic where they did s Xrays. Physician said the crags didn t show any breaks but to call the next day after the radiologist had a look. They put a splint on hand and wrist then wrapped in ace bandage . I called today to check what radiologist saw and they said there was a hairline fracture in pinky finger which doesn t seem to be bothering her at all. We were told to follow up with orthopedic doc. What do they normally do? Splint the finger? Cast? Thank you
Dear Sir/Mam, Even if your daughter has a hairline fracture I would advise you to meet the orthopaedic surgeon and take his opinion. Its like treating a patient just by hearing his symptoms. The xray needs to be seen by a orthopod to absolutely make sure that its a hairline fracture which can be managed conservatively in a splint . Giving her lots of ice packs, analgesics and anti inflamatory drugs will help. Hope this has helped you.
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Sore And Swollen Hand After Fall. X-ray Showed Hairline Fracture. What Is Normally Done?
Dear Sir/Mam, Even if your daughter has a hairline fracture I would advise you to meet the orthopaedic surgeon and take his opinion. Its like treating a patient just by hearing his symptoms. The xray needs to be seen by a orthopod to absolutely make sure that its a hairline fracture which can be managed conservatively in a splint . Giving her lots of ice packs, analgesics and anti inflamatory drugs will help. Hope this has helped you.