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Suggest Treatment For Fracture In Hand
Hello I was hoping to get some advice on a fractured 5th metacarpul in my hand. Currently it it wrapped up but not cast. I fractured about 3 days ago and the hand surgeon said it may require surgery depending on the healing. I play contact sports and want to resume play asap. What shall i do?
Wed, 11 Jun 2014
Hello
First I will advise to send x ray and see pattern of fracture.
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.
Use ice packs to reduce swelling, inflammation and pain.
For early healing you can take Tab celin [vit C] and antioxidant with anti-inflammatory [Tab enzomac plus ].
As you are in sports and want early recovery surgery is preferred.
You can send your x ray directly on my profile.
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-vaibhav-gandhi/63503
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
First I will advise to send x ray and see pattern of fracture.
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.
Use ice packs to reduce swelling, inflammation and pain.
For early healing you can take Tab celin [vit C] and antioxidant with anti-inflammatory [Tab enzomac plus ].
As you are in sports and want early recovery surgery is preferred.
You can send your x ray directly on my profile.
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-vaibhav-gandhi/63503
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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