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Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Thumb After Injury
Question: Had a very minor bike accident back in August where my right thumb on the outer part of the palm leading to the wrist was paining. I didn't consult a specialist but took an X-ray and consulted a local doctor(General Specialist) here and he suggested 10 days of Physiotherapy on my hand. Still pain is present and I'm not able to drive properly or lift heavy things. What should i do next?
Brief Answer:
There was fracture.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
I have gone through your query and report,there was a chip fracture of base of first metacarpal,kindly go for fresh x ray so I can guide you properly .Till then take pain killer,do hot fomentation and continue with physiotherapy.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
There was fracture.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
I have gone through your query and report,there was a chip fracture of base of first metacarpal,kindly go for fresh x ray so I can guide you properly .Till then take pain killer,do hot fomentation and continue with physiotherapy.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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