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Hit Distal Phalange Right Ring Finger, Discoloration, Pain. Emergency?
My father hit his distal phalange right ring finger while applying pressure to a ball bearing he was trying to remove. He is experiencing discoloration and a large swelling in the form of a bubble on his distal area. He can move it but is still experiencing pain. Do you think it is more likely a contusion or something worse like a broken bone or fracture . Also he is stubborn and refusing to go to the ER tonight and is waiting to get it looked at. What is your expert opinion on the possible diagnosis?
Mon, 7 Jan 2013
thank you.chance of contusion is more. sometimes it takes 7-10 days to resolve. you may give hot compression and rest the finger. simple analgesic may be given like paracetamol or diclofenac.after 10 days if it will nod resolve then check x-ray is needed.
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