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How Long Will Swelling In Hand Remain After Surgery For Fracture?

Hi doctor i am vinoth from india, last month i had a spiral fracture on my left hand ring finger ... i went to nearest ortho hospital they asked me to come for surgery since i dont want surgery i went to the puttur treatment of bone setting now one month over they told bone has been joined good. but now my question is how long the swelling will be there in my hand....
Sat, 3 May 2014
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hi,
first of all you u should not have got yourself treated from a bone setter. this increases the rate of complications manifold. but that part is over now.
as far as swelling of your hand is concerned, u should get an xray done to confirm healing of your fracture in proper condition and please get an orthopaedic consultation for that. if your fracture has healed properly the swelling will subside in next 3-4 weeks. you can do hot fomentation and mobilisation exercises with the help of physiotherapist. but all that only after confirmation of proper healing.
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How Long Will Swelling In Hand Remain After Surgery For Fracture?

hi, first of all you u should not have got yourself treated from a bone setter. this increases the rate of complications manifold. but that part is over now. as far as swelling of your hand is concerned, u should get an xray done to confirm healing of your fracture in proper condition and please get an orthopaedic consultation for that. if your fracture has healed properly the swelling will subside in next 3-4 weeks. you can do hot fomentation and mobilisation exercises with the help of physiotherapist. but all that only after confirmation of proper healing. regards