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Had Fracture, Put In Plaster Cast Instead Of Hand Splint. Worried About Misalignment Of Finger
Question: HI
This is a fracture done by my son in sport a bit over 3 weeks ago...here is the latest x XXXXXXX and I am worried about the misalignment of the finger as it was never realigned. Instead it was put in a plaster cast (splintered too tight) when I am told it should have been put in a hand splint and referred on to a specialist. The growth plate was apparently the worry. I undersatnd as he is young the further growth should assist with correction - but am also worried re complications later in life. So pls advise re the mislignment and future problems. X-Ray in my profile section under Reports as I could not find anywhere else to upload it for you to see...hope you can access that or pls advise where else/how I can send it.
This is a fracture done by my son in sport a bit over 3 weeks ago...here is the latest x XXXXXXX and I am worried about the misalignment of the finger as it was never realigned. Instead it was put in a plaster cast (splintered too tight) when I am told it should have been put in a hand splint and referred on to a specialist. The growth plate was apparently the worry. I undersatnd as he is young the further growth should assist with correction - but am also worried re complications later in life. So pls advise re the mislignment and future problems. X-Ray in my profile section under Reports as I could not find anywhere else to upload it for you to see...hope you can access that or pls advise where else/how I can send it.
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The extent of mal alignment and the healing that has taken place can only be assessed after looking at the X-ray reports.
You have a feature to upload the reports / image by yourself at the right side of the query page, please utilize that so that I can answer your query better.
I look forward to hearing back from you as we work to provide you with an informative response related to this query. If you have other concerns I would be happy to address them as well.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Thanks for posting your query.
The extent of mal alignment and the healing that has taken place can only be assessed after looking at the X-ray reports.
You have a feature to upload the reports / image by yourself at the right side of the query page, please utilize that so that I can answer your query better.
I look forward to hearing back from you as we work to provide you with an informative response related to this query. If you have other concerns I would be happy to address them as well.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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