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What Causes Swelling In Thumb After An Injury?
Cut left thumb really deep received ) stitches. They wer in for 2 weeks. Had the removed Monday but cut started to open up again. Went back Monday afternoon the glued and put strips on. Today still can t bend and still a little swollen. Is this normal ?
Mon, 15 Sep 2014
Hello
First I will advise to do x ray and rule out any unicortical fracture in your finger.
According to your history it looks that there is possibility of injury to ligament of metacarpal or phalange joint or there can be tendon injury leading to difficuilty in movement.
If you are having swelling and pain you can strap your finger to get proper rest to joint.And apply crepe bandage for support and compression.
Use ice packs to reduce swelling, inflammation and pain.
Physiotherapy with ultrasound and Tens will help you,
For early healing you can take Tab celin [vit C] and antioxidant with anti-inflammatory [Tab enzomac plus ].
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 do x ray and rule out any unicortical fracture in your finger.
According to your history it looks that there is possibility of injury to ligament of metacarpal or phalange joint or there can be tendon injury leading to difficuilty in movement.
If you are having swelling and pain you can strap your finger to get proper rest to joint.And apply crepe bandage for support and compression.
Use ice packs to reduce swelling, inflammation and pain.
Physiotherapy with ultrasound and Tens will help you,
For early healing you can take Tab celin [vit C] and antioxidant with anti-inflammatory [Tab enzomac plus ].
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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