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Suggest Treatment For Smashed Bones Of Kuckle
Question: I dropped part of a transmission on my hand working on my car and now my last to knuckles appear to be gone (smashed). Can I heal this at home, go to hospital, or wait for appointment with Dr tomorrow.?
Brief Answer:
You can't possibly heal it at home.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for posting your query.
By your description it appears like a serious injury and you need to go straight to the ER, you can not wait for appointment or your doctor till tomorrow.
Many things can be saved if you reach the ER within the first hour, so please do not neglect, rush to the ER.
Hope this answers your query.
WIshing you speedy recovery.
Kind regards
You can't possibly heal it at home.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for posting your query.
By your description it appears like a serious injury and you need to go straight to the ER, you can not wait for appointment or your doctor till tomorrow.
Many things can be saved if you reach the ER within the first hour, so please do not neglect, rush to the ER.
Hope this answers your query.
WIshing you speedy recovery.
Kind regards
Note: For further follow-up it is advisable to consult an emergency medicine specialist. Click here.
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