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Suggest Remedy For Pain In Finger Post Injury
Question: Last monday i was boxing and hurt my finger it felt jammed and i never iced it. Thought it would go away on its own. The pain has been slowly decreasing since then but is still there when i but oressure on it and it is still swollen as it was last week. But doesnt hurt as much .what could this be
Brief Answer:
Time to get an X-ray.
Detailed Answer:
Sorry you are having persistent problems after your injury.
Given the appearance of your finger from the pictures, and the duration of symptoms, I am concerned that there may be a fracture/bone chip or torn ligament.
I strongly advise that you go in to a dr to be seen and get the finger Xrayed. And office or clinic that has Xray facilities will do.
Also, keep it immobilized and apply cold to it until you are seen.
If you have further questions, please let me know if I can provide further information or clarification.
Time to get an X-ray.
Detailed Answer:
Sorry you are having persistent problems after your injury.
Given the appearance of your finger from the pictures, and the duration of symptoms, I am concerned that there may be a fracture/bone chip or torn ligament.
I strongly advise that you go in to a dr to be seen and get the finger Xrayed. And office or clinic that has Xray facilities will do.
Also, keep it immobilized and apply cold to it until you are seen.
If you have further questions, please let me know if I can provide further information or clarification.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
And if it is fractured or chipped whats the treatment
Brief Answer:
If it's fractured...
Detailed Answer:
After examining your finger and getting an X-ray, the doc will determine if the fracture is stable or not.
If it is a stable fracture, treatment is often just buddy taping the finger to an adjacent finger for approx. 4 wks with an additional 2 wks of no strenuous activity.
If it's unstable, it may need to be re-aligned and splinted. If this does not provide enough stability, it may need surgery such as placement of a pin.
It is hard to see from the picture, but is there any possibility that the skin/soft tissue is infected? If so, hot soaks are key to resolving the infection, but without seeing it in person and getting an X-ray first, I would be hesitant to tell you to put a potentially broken finger in hot water as it could cause more inflammation.
If it's fractured...
Detailed Answer:
After examining your finger and getting an X-ray, the doc will determine if the fracture is stable or not.
If it is a stable fracture, treatment is often just buddy taping the finger to an adjacent finger for approx. 4 wks with an additional 2 wks of no strenuous activity.
If it's unstable, it may need to be re-aligned and splinted. If this does not provide enough stability, it may need surgery such as placement of a pin.
It is hard to see from the picture, but is there any possibility that the skin/soft tissue is infected? If so, hot soaks are key to resolving the infection, but without seeing it in person and getting an X-ray first, I would be hesitant to tell you to put a potentially broken finger in hot water as it could cause more inflammation.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I dont know how it could be infected but it doesnt feel that unstable
Brief Answer:
Should be less inflamed by now.
Detailed Answer:
That's good that it doesn't feel unstable. But something is going on with it and as we can't see what's going on inside I'd suggest an Xray. If it isn't deformed, I guess you can consider just buddy taping it and see if the inflammation resolves.
Should be less inflamed by now.
Detailed Answer:
That's good that it doesn't feel unstable. But something is going on with it and as we can't see what's going on inside I'd suggest an Xray. If it isn't deformed, I guess you can consider just buddy taping it and see if the inflammation resolves.
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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