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Question: A dog bit down into my right thumb...on top of my knuckle; this happened 1 month ago. The right knuckle on the right side has a bit of swelling. Is this scar tissue and is there anything I can do to reduce it? The thumb knuckle is a major joint so I am concerned of reduced strength and mobility.
Brief Answer:
Opinion
Detailed Answer:
Hi
This is probably a formation of the fibrous tissue.
There is a definitive role of doing an x ray of the hand to make sure there is no foreign body in the joint.
However this more likely to be he fibrous tissue.
To a large extent, the fibrous tissue resolves on its own once its need gets over.
So I don't think you need to worry about it.
However if there is persistent tissue, it will need removal by plastic surgeon.
Usually the active joints like the thumb joint do not form the scar tissue.
I hope that answers you
Best of luck
Dr Mittal
Opinion
Detailed Answer:
Hi
This is probably a formation of the fibrous tissue.
There is a definitive role of doing an x ray of the hand to make sure there is no foreign body in the joint.
However this more likely to be he fibrous tissue.
To a large extent, the fibrous tissue resolves on its own once its need gets over.
So I don't think you need to worry about it.
However if there is persistent tissue, it will need removal by plastic surgeon.
Usually the active joints like the thumb joint do not form the scar tissue.
I hope that answers you
Best of luck
Dr Mittal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks. Is there anything I can do for the healing process such as icing, massaging the area etc.? Or, is it just a matter of time?
Brief Answer:
Contraindicated
Detailed Answer:
It is in fact contraindicated.
Do Not massage the area.
Ice may be applied if there is pain
You can probably keep doing exercises
Best of luck
Dr Mittal
Contraindicated
Detailed Answer:
It is in fact contraindicated.
Do Not massage the area.
Ice may be applied if there is pain
You can probably keep doing exercises
Best of luck
Dr Mittal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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