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What Causes Painful Lump In The Palm Post Having Scaphoid Fracture?
Thank you, have left scaphoid fracture occurred nov 8 just had cast off on 5feb.mhave developed small painful lump first below digit 5 on Palm side of hand (had been doing a lot of typing with that finger) started primarily using 2nd finger, developed s verbal painful lumps along tendon, changed to using 4th finger and two lumps occurs. Each new occupancy very painful when started.mhand ortho tells me believes below digit 5 is a small cyst, others he diagnose as duptreyns contracture. Sudden onset no clicking in fingers. Additionally had RSD develope with left foot 5th metatarsal fracture, required surgery at six weeks after occurred. Now have RSD in my left arm. I am half Irish no issue I can tell in right hand
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have painful lump in the palm post having scaphoid fracture. There can be many causes for nerve damage like infection , hematoma , calcification or ,it could be Lupus erythematosus.Consult ER dermatologist who would anti-histaminic and would treat it accordingly. For now apply warm compresses on lump thrice a day and do not toch it again and again. Doctor may also refer you to general surgeon for its removal.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Painful Lump In The Palm Post Having Scaphoid Fracture?
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have painful lump in the palm post having scaphoid fracture. There can be many causes for nerve damage like infection , hematoma , calcification or ,it could be Lupus erythematosus.Consult ER dermatologist who would anti-histaminic and would treat it accordingly. For now apply warm compresses on lump thrice a day and do not toch it again and again. Doctor may also refer you to general surgeon for its removal. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari