HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Is It A Serious Cut With 1/2 Inch Width On My Palm?

Jabbed my left palm early this morning when I the flathead screwdriver slipped while tightening a tool.The actual cut isn't bad or even very deep, but now my left hand middle finger is swollen and can't bend w/o bad pain. The cut/impact is approx. 1/2" below and slightly to the left of where the middle finger folds over the palm, at the base of the finger and/or top of the palm. Pain has increased throughout the day. Took aspirin, used ice pack. Remember feeling a tingling sensation along with bad pain when it first happened.Think I broke something or just have a bad bruise?
Wed, 16 Jul 2014
Report Abuse
Internal Medicine Specialist,  's  Response
It's possible you injured a tendon or nerve. A broken bone is unlikely but can't be totally ruled out without an x-ray. If the impact of the screwdriver was strong enough, it could damage the underlying bone without causing much of a surface cut. A tendon injury might require specific treatment to prevent future problems. You could have a bruise and swelling from it is putting pressure on the nerve or tendon and causing the pain and difficulty bending. It would be best to get this looked at to be sure. You also might need a tetanus booster if it's been a long time. Hope this helps. If you have further questions, I would be happy to answer them.
I find this answer helpful
General & Family Physician,  Dr. Faisal's  Response
Hi and thanks for asking question to HCM dear you must go to nearest health care center and do have 1
Tetanus injection dear and it will be fine later.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow-up it is advisable to consult an emergency medicine specialist. Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Is It A Serious Cut With 1/2 Inch Width On My Palm?

It s possible you injured a tendon or nerve. A broken bone is unlikely but can t be totally ruled out without an x-ray. If the impact of the screwdriver was strong enough, it could damage the underlying bone without causing much of a surface cut. A tendon injury might require specific treatment to prevent future problems. You could have a bruise and swelling from it is putting pressure on the nerve or tendon and causing the pain and difficulty bending. It would be best to get this looked at to be sure. You also might need a tetanus booster if it s been a long time. Hope this helps. If you have further questions, I would be happy to answer them.