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Is Ice Bag Enough For Swelling After Hitting Hand?

I just hit the top of my hand on the sharp corner of a bookcase. Instant swelling at the vein. No pain. Fingers move fine. Have ice on it now and took some motrin. keeping it above my heart. Does this seem like the right plan unless swelling gets worse?
Tue, 3 Jun 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hello

First I will advise to do x ray and rule out any unicortical fracture in your hand.
There is possibility of injury to ligament of metacarpal or phalange joint.
If you are having swelling and pain you can strap your finger to get proper rest to joint.And apply crepe bandage for support and compression.

Use ice packs to reduce swelling, inflammation and pain.
Physiotherapy with ultrasound and Tens will help you,
For early healing you can take Tab celin [vit C] and antioxidant with anti-inflammatory [Tab enzomac plus ].
If there is no relief them you may need to do MRI.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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Is Ice Bag Enough For Swelling After Hitting Hand?

Hello First I will advise to do x ray and rule out any unicortical fracture in your hand. There is possibility of injury to ligament of metacarpal or phalange joint. If you are having swelling and pain you can strap your finger to get proper rest to joint.And apply crepe bandage for support and compression. Use ice packs to reduce swelling, inflammation and pain. Physiotherapy with ultrasound and Tens will help you, For early healing you can take Tab celin [vit C] and antioxidant with anti-inflammatory [Tab enzomac plus ]. If there is no relief them you may need to do MRI. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care