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Suggest Treatment For Cut On The Fingernail After Injury

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Posted on Mon, 5 Dec 2016
Question: My husband was cutting wood and the wood kicked back and jammed his little fingernail. The nail is split across and the nail is pushed back. It is still bleeding but not heavy like it was. Slight swelling

do I need to take him in for X-rays ? Could use an answer please
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
X ray is not required If there is no swelling of finger tip and finger movement is painless.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Thank you.
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Suggest Treatment For Cut On The Fingernail After Injury

Brief Answer: Photograph required Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query. X ray is not required If there is no swelling of finger tip and finger movement is painless. If possible upload a photograph of the involved area. This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis. Thank you.