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Suggest Appropriate Treatment For Finger Fracture Using Below X-ray Report
Brief Answer:
Two fractures visible.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for asking HCM.
I have gone through your query and X ray pictures. There are two fractures visible in this. Oblique fracture of middle phalange and fracture of base of distal phalange. Both look stable. So conservative treatment which is immobilisation by splinting will helpful. Splinting should be kept for 6 weeks for fracture consolidation.
In case of pain you can take NSAIDs like ibuprofen.
Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.
Two fractures visible.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for asking HCM.
I have gone through your query and X ray pictures. There are two fractures visible in this. Oblique fracture of middle phalange and fracture of base of distal phalange. Both look stable. So conservative treatment which is immobilisation by splinting will helpful. Splinting should be kept for 6 weeks for fracture consolidation.
In case of pain you can take NSAIDs like ibuprofen.
Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
Thank you and one last question. What is the round mass around the distal phalanx? Is normal or not?
Brief Answer:
Round mass, that looks normal.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome again.
Thank you for your follow up query.
The round mass that looks normal. Tip usually looks round due to presence of nails.
Do you have any pain or swelling at tip of finger?
Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.
Round mass, that looks normal.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome again.
Thank you for your follow up query.
The round mass that looks normal. Tip usually looks round due to presence of nails.
Do you have any pain or swelling at tip of finger?
Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
my whole finger is swollen and green. I added a pic.
Brief Answer:
Swelling can be there for 3 days.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome again.
Thank you for your follow up query.
I have gone through your picture. Swelling can be there for 3 days. You can take NSAIDs like Ibuprofen and apply ice packs. Immobilisation in splints will be helpful to consolidate the fracture. The finger can be splinted together with the nearest finger. While applying splints it shouldn't be so tight to arrest the blood supply towards the distal side. 4 to 6 weeks will be needed for consolidation. You can take a X ray after that.
Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.
Swelling can be there for 3 days.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome again.
Thank you for your follow up query.
I have gone through your picture. Swelling can be there for 3 days. You can take NSAIDs like Ibuprofen and apply ice packs. Immobilisation in splints will be helpful to consolidate the fracture. The finger can be splinted together with the nearest finger. While applying splints it shouldn't be so tight to arrest the blood supply towards the distal side. 4 to 6 weeks will be needed for consolidation. You can take a X ray after that.
Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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