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Is Physical Therapy The Right Method Of Treatment For A Fracture?
Index finger swollen due to fall. Late call on Doctor to say it is fractured. Finger knuckle is as swollen as first day mm,[=- (2 months). No RX given for anything. Painful and not comfortable. Doctor said next step is physical therapy next month. This seems w ong???
Fri, 28 Sep 2018
Hi,
Physiotherapy is not the first step for fracture management. We have to immobilize the affected finger for two weeks and physiotherapy is required only after that. Consult an orthopedician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
Physiotherapy is not the first step for fracture management. We have to immobilize the affected finger for two weeks and physiotherapy is required only after that. Consult an orthopedician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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