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Pain In Metacarpals After Punching Wall. No Swelling, Bruising. Any Home Treatments?
I punched a wall and have been having pain in the first 3 metacarpals. There is no swelling or bruising, but I think it might be a boxers fracture. I can make a fist and fully extend my fingers, but there is quite a bit of pain when trying to pick something up with the hand on the first 3 metacarpals closer to the wrist. Seeing a doctor is my last resort, are there any home tests and treatments I can do?
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
Based on the description, I suspect that you could have suffered a soft tissue contusion.
An xray is mandatory to rule out any bony injury.
The general treatment guidelines are as follows
* Rest to the injured part and don’t involve in activities which puts additional strain on the injured tissues.
* Ice packing should be applied for about 20 minutes once in every 2 hours.
* Elevation of the limb with active finger movements
* Analgesic & anti inflammatory medications like Advil or Aleve as needed
* Local application of painkiller gel with Gentle massage is also helpful
If your symptoms are not improving, consult an orthopedic surgeon for further management.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
Based on the description, I suspect that you could have suffered a soft tissue contusion.
An xray is mandatory to rule out any bony injury.
The general treatment guidelines are as follows
* Rest to the injured part and don’t involve in activities which puts additional strain on the injured tissues.
* Ice packing should be applied for about 20 minutes once in every 2 hours.
* Elevation of the limb with active finger movements
* Analgesic & anti inflammatory medications like Advil or Aleve as needed
* Local application of painkiller gel with Gentle massage is also helpful
If your symptoms are not improving, consult an orthopedic surgeon for further management.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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Hello, Thanks for posting to hcm, X-Ray is madantory to rule out of fracture in bone . Ice packing should be applied for about 20 minutes once in every 2 hours.
Elevation of the limb with active finger movements
Regards.
Dr.sharmila
Elevation of the limb with active finger movements
Regards.
Dr.sharmila
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