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Should An X-ray Be Taken For Pain In The Knuckles After An Injury?
Banged my hand against a piece of furniture on Christmas. Pinky and ring finger knuckles hurt, swollen. Wrapped it and the swelling has gone away. Full range of motion has returned, but still, I have pain and some tenderness in the knuckles. Should I expect any more progress, or do I absolutely need imaging?
Mon, 29 Oct 2018
Hello,
It might be a contusion. Fracture is unlikely. As a first line management, you can apply ice packs for symptomatic relief.
Generally, the symptoms will settle in a couple of days. If persists better to consult an orthopaedic and plan for an X-ray.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It might be a contusion. Fracture is unlikely. As a first line management, you can apply ice packs for symptomatic relief.
Generally, the symptoms will settle in a couple of days. If persists better to consult an orthopaedic and plan for an X-ray.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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