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How Can Swelling And Bruising On The Right Hand Be Treated?
hi! i injured my right hand in a fall 2 1/2 weeks ago. i fell on the concrete and hit my knuckles hard. it swelled dramatically and bruised. i went to urgent care center and they xrayed it, no broken bones. i can make a fist but when i try to open my hand my right ring finger will not open all the way like rest of fingers. it still hurts at the knuckle joint. i have difficulty gripping things or moving that finger. when i saw my pain management dr last week she informed me that it appears i have nerve damage.... what should i do next
Mon, 24 Sep 2018
Hi,
There is inflammation at the injury site, which can give pain, swelling with the limitation of movements and so forth.
The definite evaluation for sensory, motor function is mandatory to rule out the underlying nerve injury.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel,
General Surgeon
There is inflammation at the injury site, which can give pain, swelling with the limitation of movements and so forth.
The definite evaluation for sensory, motor function is mandatory to rule out the underlying nerve injury.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel,
General Surgeon
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