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How Long Should I Wear A Splint For Black Discoloration In My Hand?
i hyper extended my thumb on july 4th and its been just about a week it swelled like a baseball immedietly and my whole hand is black blue an yellow the bruising has gone down and its not swollen anymore how long do i wear the soft splint for and should i get more xrays?
I think you should get your x ray done to make sure that there is no fracture. I would also recommend you to take Brufen tablet for pain relief. Also apply Diclofenac ointment , avoid massage and keep your hand elevated. If swelling is increasing then meet a orthopaedic surgeon.
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How Long Should I Wear A Splint For Black Discoloration In My Hand?
I think you should get your x ray done to make sure that there is no fracture. I would also recommend you to take Brufen tablet for pain relief. Also apply Diclofenac ointment , avoid massage and keep your hand elevated. If swelling is increasing then meet a orthopaedic surgeon.