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Suggest Treatment For Injury On Thumb Joint

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Posted on Thu, 20 Aug 2015
Question: Hi,

I broke my thumb at the base. There is a break in the joint and it requires surgery.
Is 1 week between the break and the surgery to long to wait?
Thanks
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (31 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Not too late.

Detailed Answer:

Hi
Thanks for your query

I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar

I have gone through your query and understand your concern.It is better to operate as soon as possible but it is not too late to wait for one week between injury and surgery. Timing of surgery also depends on swelling and local condition of the effected part.

You can discuss with your doctor about it.

Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Suggest Treatment For Injury On Thumb Joint

Brief Answer: Not too late. Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for your query I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar I have gone through your query and understand your concern.It is better to operate as soon as possible but it is not too late to wait for one week between injury and surgery. Timing of surgery also depends on swelling and local condition of the effected part. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.